Position:
College of Education and Human Development Graduate Research Assistant at University of Minnesota
Work:
University of Minnesota
- Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area since Jun 2012
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College of Education and Human Development Graduate Research Assistant
Henry Sibley High School
- Mendota Heights, MN Sep 2007 - Dec 2012
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Director of Speech & Debate
Self-Employed
Jun 2010 - Aug 2012
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High School Mathematics & Composition Tutor
Independent School District 197
- Mendota Heights, MN Jul 2002 - Jun 2011
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High School Mathematics Teacher
Concordia College
- Moorhead, Minnesota Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
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Concordia Summer Debate Institute Lab Leader
Henry Sibley High School
- Mendota Heights, MN Sep 2003 - Aug 2007
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Head Debate Coach
Independent School District #197
- Mendota Heights, Minnesota Jun 2006 - Jul 2006
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Community Education Instructor
Education:
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 - 2013
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy Analysis
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 - 2013
Master's Minor, Integrative Leadership
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2011 - 2013
Master's Minor, Applied Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 - 2008
M.A., Mathematics Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 - 2001
B.S., Mathematics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 - 2001
Undergraduate Minor, Economics
Awards:
Educator of Distinction
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
One of only 253 teachers in the nation who was nominated by a 2010 Coca-Cola Scholar for the educator that inspired and encouraged them the most; it recognizes outstanding teachers dedicated to providing education with an enhanced purpose.
Coach of the Year
National Forensic League (NFL)
Recognized by peers in the Central Minnesota District for building a strong and well-balanced speech and debate program.
Independent School District #197 Recognition Award
ISD #197
Presented by the school board of School District #197 for leadership of the Speech & Debate program.
MDTA Coach of the Year Award
Minnesota Debate Teachers Association
Recognized by peers for:
1. Succeeding in cultivating a well-balanced debate program which serves a variety of students at all levels of competition;
2. Developing a stable debate program that has remained vital over a period of years;
3. Promoting admirable qualities in the students who participate in debate;
4. Doing a fine job of preparing students for competition.
MDTA Novice Coach of the Year Award
Minnesota Debate Teachers Association
Recognized by debate coaches throughout Minnesota for leadership of a well-balanced debate program serving a variety of students at all levels of competition.
NFL Diamond Key Award
National Forensic League
National recognition for training a large number of youth in leadership through speech, debate, and advocacy over a period of five years.