Education:

· 1979 graduate of Southwest Missouri State with a Bachelor of Science in Education (currently Missouri State university)

· 1979 Lifetime Teaching Certificate K-6 and 7-12 grade in History

· 1995 graduate of University of Central Arkansas with a Master of Science in Media and Technology

· 2001 graduate of Southwest Educational Development Laboratory (SEDL) as a certified trainer

· 2002 Smart Board certified trainer

· 2003 earned National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification

· 2004 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Ethics Board

· 2006 ADE School Library Curriculum Frameworks (first ever)

· 2012 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Re-Certification

Work Experience:

· 1979-1983 Capitol Mercury Shirt Company Cutting Floor Administrative Assistant

· 1983-1985 Capitol Mercury Shirt Company Cutting Floor Supervisor

· 1986-Present Mountain Home Public Schools
    1985-2000 Middle School Social Studies
    1992-2000 Kindergarten and Pre-School Librarian
    1988-2003 School Bus Route Driver
    2000-Present Mountain Home High School Career Academies Librarian
    2010-Present Mountain Home Public Schools Library Vertical Team Leader
    2004-2011 Head Varsity Boys and Girls Bowling Coach