...Rather than focusing on memorization of names, dates, and definitions, I seek to create a classroom environment where students can apply and master material, leaving them with skills they will be able to utilize beyond high school. I have an Emmy award for screenwriting, and I am currently worki... (read more)
Hello, I’m Alyson! I graduated with my Bachelor’s in Music Therapy from the University of Iowa. While providing music therapy services to children and older adults, I took classes from Kansas State University to earn my Master’s in Elementary Education. (read more)
...No one wants to just “crunch numbers” with no reason as to why it is relevant. I have a BA in Accounting and have been working for a variety of tax forms for the past 23 years. Currently, I do taxes for Intuit. (read more)
...This is well above the cutoff of 6 needed to pass. In addition, I have completed an Actuarial Internship at Pacific Life so I have experience in the industry. I can address students about passing the actuarial exams or my internship experience. (read more)
...My third BA was a Social Science Comprehensive degree with an emphasis in History. This helped me to earn my Iowa teaching license, which allows me to teach grades 5-12 in all social studies classes. I then earned a master's degree in education, specifically in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Technology. (read more)