| PERSONAL
Considers her more than 750 past and present students as her "kids"
Values her circle of close friends and family
Participates in the International Shiloh Shepherd Dog Club
Active in her church and community
Served as a volunteer working with struggling, disadvantaged and troubled youth
Second Amendment supporter, gun owner, and member of the NRA.
PROFESSIONAL
Served Albert Lea and neighboring communities for 33 years as an elementary school teacher
Leader at both district and state levels, advocating for students and seeking to improve education
Past adjunct professor for Adult and Graduate studies teacher education program
Master of Arts degree in Special Education and Bachelor of Arts degree in Education
Albert Lea Area Schools' 2011 Teacher of the Year |