...I am committed to learning about and promoting mental, physical, and social-emotional health. My life has been filled with joy and also some deep pain and loss. I believe in changing the world for the better as a parent, teacher, friend, and student of life while just trying to be a decent human being. (read more)
...My educational background is rooted in a strong foundation, having graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, complemented by a Middle School Generalist Endorsement. Furthermore, I hold a K-6 Reading Endorsement from Morningside Un... (read more)
...My methods are not always conventional -- my background in speech and theatre ensures that -- but they are responsive to and respectful of the individual's needs. If one way of teaching a topic is not working, I can think quickly of a different way. Everyone can learn anything given the resources, time, and opportunity.I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. (read more)