My undergraduate experience was at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
  • Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics & Psychology.
  • Secondary Teacher Certification.
  • Volleyball Team Member/Roger's Award.
  • Resident Assistant/Assistant to the Area Coordinator.
  • Orchestra.
  • Choir.
  • Clare Booth Luce Scholarship.
  • Dean's List.
Teaching English in Japan

In 2002-2003, I traveled to Japan to teach English as part of the Japan Teaching Exchange (JET) Programme. The town I taught in (Misato) is now called Kimono. 

I laught in 2 junior high schools, 6 elementary schools and 2 adult conversation classes. 

I traveled and climbed Mout Fuji, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. During vacation time, I traveled in Thailand
Middle School Mathematics Teacher

For 10 years, I taught middle school mathematics at Perry Middle School in Perry, Michigan. 
  • ​I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics.
  • I coached volleyball and basketball.
  • I was department chair and was on curriculum council.
  • I had several union leadership roles. 
  • ​I helped with the high school theatre department.
  • I lead professional development to my staff. 
Doctoral Student

I joined Michigan State University's Ph.D. program in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology in September 2013.  ​

I am studying the professional learning of mathematics teachers. Specifically, My dissertation research focuses on Pre-Service Teachers' lesson planning and classroom discourse practices in secondary mathematics classrooms.