• Assistant Professor, Bloomsburg University
• Doctor of Education Degree from Temple University earned 2006
• Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility earned 2003
• Principal’s Certification earned 2000
• Former Elementary Teacher
• President, Halifax Area School District Board of Education
• President, Twin Valley Players Theater Board
• Former Personnel Committee Member, Halifax United Methodist Church

2000 - 2006       Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Doctor of Education
Educational Administration
Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility – 2003
Graduated with High Honors

1998 - 2000       Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Master Of Education
Educational Administration
Elementary Principal’s Certificate
Graduated with High Honors

1990 - 1994       Millersville University, Millersville, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree
Elementary Education
Graduated with High Honors

2006 – Present   Bloomsburg University                             Bloomsburg, PA
Assistant Professor - Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education

1997 - 2006       Millersburg Area School District Millersburg, PA
5th Grade Teacher

Summer, 2005   Shippensburg University                                  Shippensburg, PA
Graduate Course Instructor – Ethics in Education

1995 - 1997       Various Local School Districts    Central Pennsylvania
Substitute Teacher – Kindergarten through grade 12

1994 - 1995       Lower Dauphin School District  Hummelstown, PA
6th Grade Teacher

1. Assistant Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility
2. Principal’s Certification
3. Pennsylvania Instructional II: Elementary Education
4. Pennsylvania Instructional I: Elementary Education

1990-1996        Lake Tobias Wildlife Park                               Halifax, PA Tour Guide/Animal Caretaker

1990         Indian Echo Caverns
Tour Guide

Commencement Speaker – “Picture Puzzle Piece”, Halifax Area S.D.

Commencement Speaker – “You’ve done well, now go out and continue doing good”, Halifax Area S.D.

Co-Presenter, “Anxiety; The Boog-aboo for Student Teachers”, National Social Science Association, San Francisco, CA

Presenter, “Administrative Shortages in Rural Pennsylvania School Districts”, National Social Science Association, Las Vegas, NV

Presenter, “Team Building Skills and Interpersonal Relationships”, Millersburg Area School District Outdoor Education Program

Presenter, “Elementary Education as a Career”, Millville Area School District Career Day

Commencement Speaker – “Footprints in the Sands of Time are Never Made by Sitting Down”, Halifax Area S.D.

Presenter, “Student Teacher Anxiety: How Much Methodology is Enough”, National Social Science Association, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Science for Elementary Teachers

Environmental Education for Elementary Teachers

Undergraduate Student Teaching, Bloomsburg University

Graduate Student Teaching, Bloomsburg University

Ethics in Education, Shippensburg University

Presenter, ECE/ELED 2007-2008 Open House

ECE/ELED Department 2007-2008 Promotion Committee

EC/ELED Department 2006-2007 Search and Screen Committee, Bloomsburg University

EC/ELED Department 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Curriculum Committee, Bloomsburg University

EC/ELED Department 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Portfolio Committee, Bloomsburg University

EC/ELED Department 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Website Designer, Bloomsburg University

Participant, Department 2006-2007 New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University

Participant, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Freshmen Orientation, Bloomsburg University

2006-2007, 2007-2008 College of Prof. Studies Technology Committee, Bloomsburg University

Consultant, 2006-2007 Parkland School District’s Student Teacher/New Teacher Effectiveness Improvement Project

Attendee, 2007-2008 College of Professional Studies College Wide Meeting

Attendee, 2007-2008 University Wide Chapter 49.2 Teacher Certification Seminar

Participant, College of Prof. Studies 2006-2007 New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University

Assistant to the Marshall, BU Spring Commencement 2007

2006-2007, 2007-2008 University Forum Delegate, Bloomsburg University

2006-2007, 2007-2008 Candidate, University Student Life Committee, Bloomsburg University

2006-2007 Candidate, University Honorary Degrees Committee, Bloomsburg University

2007-2009, Member Kehr Union Governing Board of Directors

Participant, University 2006-2007 New Faculty Orientation, Bloomsburg University

Participant, 2006-2007, 2007-2008University Convocation, Bloomsburg University

Facilitator, University Orientation Office, 2006-2007, 2007-2008 Welcome Weekend Orientation, Bloomsburg University

Participant, University Provost 2006-2007 New Faculty Promotion and Tenure Orientation, Bloomsburg University

Participant, University 2006-2007 New Faculty Mentor Program, Bloomsburg University

School Board President, Halifax Area School District

Ex-Officio Member of Finance, Education, Building and Grounds, and Student Services Committees, Halifax Area School District

Former Education Committee School Board Member, Halifax Area S.D.

Attendee, Numerous Pennsylvania School Boards Association Conferences, Halifax Area School District

Strategic Planning Committee Member, Halifax Area S.D.

Attendee – ACT 1 Tax Study Commission, Halifax Area S.D.

Initiator/Coordinator School District Merger Feasibility Study Investigation; Halifax Area, Millersburg Area, Upper Dauphin Area School Districts

Technology Steering Committee Member, Halifax Area S.D.

Past Member, Personnel Committee for Halifax United Methodist Church

President, Twin Valley Players Theater Board of Directors

Member, Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art

Former Professional Development Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Chairperson of Principal’s Advisory Committee, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Standard and Poor’s Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Professional Development Assistance Program (PDAP state teacher test) Coordinator, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Designer – School/Community Relations Publication, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Assistant Web Site Designer/Administrator, Millersburg Area S. D.

Former Mentor Teacher, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Environmental Education Program Coordinator, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Learning Focus School Core Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Health and Wellness Committee Member, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Technology In-Service Instructor, Millersburg Area S.D.

Former Elementary Curriculum Writer, Millersburg Area S.D.

Lifetime Member, National Social Science Association, El Cajon, CA

Advisor of Students, Bloomsburg University

National Governing Board Member, National Social Science Association, El Cajon, CA

Dreamweaver Software training

Active Shooter/Safety training

Teacher Sample Workshop training

Honors

2004-2005, 2005-2006                    Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

Copyright, 2006 – Dissertation:  Administrative shortages in rural Pennsylvania public school districts: A case study

Copyright, 1994 - ‘Round the River’s Bend: The Story of Home (Commissioned to co-write 3 act musical celebrating the 200th anniversary of the town of Halifax, PA)

Pennsylvania School Boards Association

National Social Science Association

The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties