My experience at the Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE), coordinating state and national accreditation with educator preparation programs through the state has allowed me to gain significant insight to the quality assessments and assessment systems that are used to evaluate program quality. I am hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills. I work to stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting needs of diverse students.

I am currently working on a doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration & Policy Analysis. I am also a two time graduate of Southeast (Undergraduate/Graduate) and I have received two degrees from Mineral Area College (Associate of Art in Pre-Business Administration and Associate of Science in Medical Technology - Radiology).

I am currently serving a three year term as the Secretary for the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) and a reviewer for the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).