Elementary School, Moody County, Flandreau, SD
	High School, Flandreau, South Dakota
	Huron University, Huron, South Dakota                             Bachelor of Arts     Major - Elementary Education
	Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota              Master of Science in Education     Major - Leadership and Administration     Specialization - Elementary CONTINUING EDUCATION
	Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota      1994, Preparing Student Teachers for a Changing World of Math and Science – 3 credits      1992, Math - NCTM Standards – 1 credit      1989, Elementary Health Curriculum - Grade 3 – 2 credits      1988, Teacher Academy II – 1 credit      1984, Environmental Education - The Class Project – 1 credit      1983, Microcomputers in Education I – 1 credit      1977, Kitchen Chemist – 2 credits      1977, Moral Education Seminar – 1 credit
	University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho
	1997, ISS Aerospace Education/K-12 – 3 credits

	South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota       1995, Topics: K-5 Geography Education – 3 credits       1993, Science Workshop: Physical Science – 1 credit       1992, Human Relations II, Communication Skills – 1 credit       1988, Learning Disabilities II – 1 credit       1980, Human Geography – 3 credits
	University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, Minnesota       1995, Linking Science/Math Manipulatives to the Curriculum – 1 credit       1994, Cooperative Approach to Whole Language Themes – 1 credit       1992, Tools for Effective Learning – 1 credit       1991, Visuals for Cooperative Learning – 1 credit       1990, Creating Math and Science Visuals for Cooperative Learning – 1 credit       1986, Topics: Mathematics – 2 credits       1984, Basic Drawing for Elementary Teachers – 1 credit
	Dakota State University, Madison, South Dakota       1993, Physical Science - SMILE project – 1 credit       1981, Conference on Gifted Education – 1 credit
	Sioux Falls University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota     2003, AREA Reading for Administrators – 1 credit       1988, Strategies for Better Teaching & Classroom Stress – 1 credit
	Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota      1988, Creating and Developing Materials for Science – 1 credit      1987, Creating Teaching of the Basics – 2 credits      1987, Manipulative Approach to Creative Writing – 1 credit
	Black Hills State University, Spearfish, South Dakota      1980, Arts and Therapy for the Handicapped Child – 2 credits
	University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota      2002, Leadership Technology for School Administrators – 3 credits      1974, Introduction to the Exceptional Child – 3 credits
	Certificate Renewal Credit      2003, School Administrators’ Convention     2002, School Administrators’ Convention     2001, School Administrators’ Convention     2001, Technology In-service     2000, Technology In-service     1993, AIDS/HIV Health Education Facilitator Training     1992, AIDS/HIV and Comprehensive Health Education Facilitator Training     1991, Project Charlie® Training Workshop     1985, Good Apple ® Workshop & Calligraphy for Beginners     1984, Gatekeeper Training Series® (Suicide, Teens & Divorce)

	ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE  Director of Field Experiences, Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota 2004- present  Elementary Principal, Edmunds Central School, Roscoe/Hosmer, South Dakota, 2002 - 2004 Title I Director, Library Coordinator,  SPED &  Head Start Liaison, Book Fair Chairperson   Elementary Principal, Conde School, Conde, South Dakota, 2001 - 2002 Title I Director, SPED Liaison   Growing Healthy Coordinator, Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, 1992 - 2002
	TEACHING EXPERIENCE Edmunds Central School, Hosmer, South Dakota, 2003 - 2004, Language Arts/Science, Grades 6 and 4         2002 - 2003, Title I Math/Library, Grades 2 - 6  Conde Elementary School, Conde, South Dakota, 2001 - 2002, Kindergarten  Edmunds Central School, Roscoe/Hosmer, South Dakota, 1986 - 2001, Grade 3  Northern State University, Growing Healthy, summer 1991, adults  Holy Cross School, Ipswich, South Dakota, 1983 - 1986, Grade 6  Roscoe School, Roscoe, South Dakota, 1981 - 1983, Substitute Teacher K - 12  Herreid School, Herreid, South Dakota, 1977 - 1981, Title I Math Grades K - 9                                                                1975 - 1977, Substitute Teacher K - 12                                                                1974 - 1975, Grade 4 St. Agnes Elementary School, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1973 - 1974, Volunteer K - 6 Vermillion Public Schools, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1973 - 1974, Substitute Teacher K - 6  First Colonial School, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 1972 - 1973, Grade 1  Norfolk Virginia School System, Norfolk, Virginia, 1971 - 1972, Substitute Teacher K - 6
	PROFESSIONAL AWARDS National Winner: Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, 1999 State Winner: Elementary Health Teacher of the Year Award, 1999            State Winner: Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching, 1998 NASA NEWEST Recipient: Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas, 1997
	PUBLICATIONS South Dakota Science Teachers' Newsletter, 1999, 1998 Health Happenings! For South Dakota, 1996, 1995 John F. Taylor, Ph.D. Attention Deficit and Disordered Child/Adolescent Seminar Brochure, 1995 The Primary MAILBOX, April/May, 1994; June/July 1994; Dec/Jan, 1993-94, April/May, 1993 Grade 2-3 Worksheet Magazine, Sept/Oct 1992 Book It! By Pizza Hut, 1989 The Best of '89 for Growing Healthy, 1989, three articles
	PRESENTATIONS ESA Region 4 Connecting Writing to 2nd Grade Math and Science, 2005 Connecting Writing to 3rd Grade Math and Science, 2005 South Dakota Math and Science Conference K-W-L to T-H-C and other Science Writing Activities, 2006 Connecting Writing to Math and Science, 2005 Roll On, and On, and On and On, 2003 Gummi®Worm/Earthworm Lab, 2002 Robotix Robots, 2000 NEWEST/Johnson Space Center, 1999 South Dakota Education Association Presenter  NEWEST/Johnson Space Center, 1998  Gummi®Worm/Earthworm Lab, 1991, 1992  Mystery Matter, Silly Putty® and Slime®, Oh, My! 1992, 1993 South Dakota Health Network Presenter  Building Self Esteem, 1991  Comprehensive Health, 1990 Local In-service Presenter DDN Campus Report Cards, 2003 ISTE Technology Standards, 2002 Technology – WORD, POWER POINT, 1998, 1999, 2003 NEWEST/Johnson Space Center, 1997, (three sessions), 2002, (two sessions) Learning Centers, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Geography Awareness, 1995 States of Matter, 1993 AIDS Update, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Abuse/Sexual Abuse, 1992 Choosing Abstinence, 1990 Building Self-Esteem, 1990 Teacher Assistance Team, 1988, 1991, 1992
	PT3 RESEARCH Junior Field Experience:  An Assessment of Two Types of Placements
	CERTIFICATION Preschool - 8 Elementary Principal K - 8 Elementary Education Teacher Educator NASA Space Rock Certification
	PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Guest lecturer Junior Block Classes, NSU Member Associated School Boards of South Dakota National Elementary Principals’ Association Member South Dakota Elementary Principals’ Association Member Reviewer of Elementary and Secondary PAEMS&T applications, 2000 to present Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 1998 Content Standard Writer for South Dakota Department of Education and Cultural Affairs, 1995 - 1996 Cooperating Teacher for Northern State University Teaching Program, 1986 - 2004 Cooperating Administrator for Northern State University Teaching Program, 2001 - 2004 Reviewer for National Center for Health Education Curriculum - Infection Prevention, 1997 South Dakota Health Curriculum Network Member for the State Health Department, 1990 - 1998 Edmunds Central Technology Planning Committee Member, 1997 to present National Education Association and NEA Computer Network, 1986 - 2001 South Dakota Education Association Member, 1986 - 2001 Edmunds Central/Roscoe Education Association, 1986 - 2001 (offices held) South Dakota Science Teachers' Association Member, 1991 to present South Dakota Math Teachers' Association Member, 1996 to present South Dakota Reading Teachers' Association Member, 1996 - 1999 Missoula Children's Theater Publicity Chairperson and Backstage Volunteer, 1995 & 2001 Food for America Classroom, 1987 - 2001 Centennial School Classroom, 1989   Judge at Future Homemakers' of America Regional Meeting, 1989 Cheerleading Judge, 1989 Teacher Assistant Teams' Chairperson, 1987 -1994 National Catholic Education Association, 1983 - 1986 Ticket Taker at Ballgames, 1981 - 1996 Sunday/Bible School Teacher, 1981 - 1992 Roscoe Golf Association, 1981 to present Roscoe Commercial Club, 1981 - 1990 (offices held) Teen Institute Parent Advisor, 1991 - 1993