About Me

Currently, I am in the process of obtaining my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Argosy University. I graduated in 2003 from the University of Minnesota Duluth, my major is Elementary Education, and my minor is Social Studies. After graduating I worked in the Duluth School District as a substitute teacher before becoming a stay at home mom. During my years at home, I decided that my passion was Early Childhood Education. My children and I joined the Early Childhood Family Education group in Duluth. I was on both the site and citywide board of representatives. We made budget, activity, and program decisions.

When I returned to work in May of 2008, it was clear that I wanted to work in the early childhood area. I was offered a Lead Infant Teaching position with KinderCare Learning Centers in Burnsville, MN. My husband and I made the decision to move to Burnsville, MN so I could pursue my career. In May of 2009, I was promoted to Assistant Center Director at my center. I love my job, the people I work with, and the families at my center. It is my goal to continue to develop personally and professionally. I hope to become a district or regional manager for KinderCare. In addition, I plan on obtaining a job at a college or university, so that I can teach the future educators!

Teaching and learning are my passions. Once my Master's Degree is complete, I am going to obtain my Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership.