Education:

Graduate of Iola-Scandinavia in 2002 (GO T-BIRDS)!

UW-Oshkosh: Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Lakeland University: Master of Arts in Counseling with a School Counseling Emphasis (Early Childhood-Adolescence)

After I graduated from UWO, I worked as a Social Worker for Waupaca County, Department of Health and Human Services. I was employed with the county for about 5 years. During that time I also attended school for my Master's Degree. I really enjoyed working for Waupaca Co., however, I wanted to be in the school setting! After I graduated from Lakeland University, I worked for the Gresham Community School District as the K-12 School Counselor for two years and also coached middle school girl's basketball. During this time I also worked for the Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program where I provided in-home services to children with Autism. I then went to work for the School District of Manawa as the K-12 School Counselor where I also coached 8th grade girl's basketball. My dream was to be in Iola and it was a goal I set for myself when I decided to go to Grad School! I love the Iola community and feel very fortunate to be a part of it and the school district! I could go on and on about all of the great things that happen in Iola and how lucky we are, but I am sure you already know!

Interests & Hobbies:

• Spending time with my family and friends, especially my daughter Gracie!

• Going to our family cabin up North

• Fishing and hunting

• Playing basketball, softball and volleyball (don't be surprised if you see me out at recess with the kids)!

• Watching baseball

• Reading (I really enjoy books by James Patterson)

• Learning new things that will help me in my role as a School Counselor. I love learning! I am very passionate about mental health and trauma.

Favorite Color: Pink

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Movie/s: The Sandlot, Home Alone (both of them), Hocus Pocus, Pretty Woman and For Love of The Game

Favorite Food: Oh boy, there are too many to choose!

Something That Makes Me Unique: I have a twin sister and in my graduating class (Iola) we had three sets of twins and a set of triplets.