Professional Career:
- Public Educator for 22 years
- Teacher, Coach, High School Principal, Superintendent of Schools, Executive Coach
- Experience serving on MASA Executive Committee, Southeast MASA President, Commissioner Advisory Committee, MSIP 6 Task Force Committee,
- Selected as the Southeast MASA Pearce Award Winner
- Finalists for Missouri MASA Pearce Award
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- Spending time with family
- Golfer
- Enjoy exercising
- Only graduate from Oran R-III Schools to serve as a teacher, high school principal and superintendent in Oran R-III Schools.
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- Facilitating pathways for kids to be successful in life
- Serving all stakeholders in the school system
- Building unbelievable culture where people feel valued and will thrive
Favorite Quote:
“Always run with people faster than you” — Unknown
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing Up:
My 6th grade teacher Mrs. Arnzen. She ALWAYS believed in me.