Professional Career:
- Retired after 25 years in Missouri Public Education. Retired from Parkway School District 2022
- Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Mentor
- Worked in four districts:
- Plattsburg R-II, Smithville R-ll, and Parkway School District
- Selected Principal of the Year for St. Louis Region.
- Started coaching leaders in Fall 2022- Districts leaders from:
North Side Community School, Webster Groves, MICDS, Pattonville, Fox C-6.
Personal, Hobbies, In My Spare Time, Unique Facts:
- Mom and wife-Educator husband and 3 wonderful grown children.
- Grew up in St. Louis County-Bridgeton-Proud graduate of Northwest Missouri State University.
- Love reading, needlepoint and being creative.
- Love serving others.
What I Love About School / The Profession of Education:
- Making a difference in kids’ lives.
- Helping adults, parents, and kids becoming the best version of themselves.
- Goal setting and making progress.
- Collaboration and problem solving.
Favorite Quote(s):
A goal without a plan is just a wish. — Stephen Covey
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. — Helen Keller
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. — Maya Angelo
Favorite or Most Impactful Teacher Growing:
Ms. Sloan — She saw and communicated my worth and potential so clearly I saw it in myself.