Dynamic Idaho Endorsed Educator with a proven track record in curriculum development and student engagement, particularly in Career Technology Education with Boise School District. Expert in integrating modern technologies like 3D printing into learning, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing student performance. Skilled in small group instruction and adept at fostering meaningful parent-teacher relationships.
Current responsibility is to educate students in the subject matter of Family Studies and Consumer Sciences which now falls under Career Technology Education, formally known as Home Economics. This endorsement area requires knowledge of 3D printers for home decor, modern culinary arts technology such as 3D food printers, and technology for other areas of studies such as interior home design and planning, and nutritional sciences. Other Idaho endorsement qualifications are Physical Education and Health. Requirements also include on going professional development at out of state conferences and at least 6 credits annually of PD. This applicant is required to run a national chapter of a family leadership organization called Family, Community, and Career Leaders of America, taking those students to state and nationals competitions.
Competed in multiple US National Cycling Championships velodrome and road between 1977-1980, placing 5th in the US Olympic Trials in 1980. Guest athlete at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Co in 1979 and 1980 at the age 17.