Experience

Appleton Area School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Associate Principal/Activities Director

  • Jul 2022 - Present



Merrill Area Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Activities Director

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2022

• Activities Director

  • Jul 2017 - Jun 2022



- Red Wing Public Schools

• Activities Director

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  I have been teaching, coaching and working in Athletic Administration since 2001. I have experience in teaching Physical Education, Health Education and Coaching Athletics. I have an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, WI, with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physical Education and a double minor in Health and Coaching Athletics. I also possess a Master's degree from Ohio University, OH, in Athletic Administration. In my present position as Activities Director I have the opportunity to lead over fifty athletic teams, clubs and activities. This opportunity includes but not limited to the responsibilities of organizing and scheduling athletic competitions, academic monitoring, fundraising, Title IX compliance, officials, clubs, balancing budgets, transportation and facility use of multiple facilities. I also conduct interviews and evaluations of perspective coaches and advisers on behalf of these activities programs. As an educational professional and a coach with sixteen years of experience I understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with student-athletes and their families. Through my experiences as a teacher, coach and Activities Director I have taken full advantage of opportunities to be a leader and positive role model within the community. I am in continuous communication with parents, student-athletes, and the media. I believe in working with all the stakeholders of the district through a collaborative process. Throughout my career I have worked and dedicated myself to being the best administrator and teacher I can be. I am presently a member of the Minnesota Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MnIAAA) and a past member of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA) and the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA).



Madison Metropolitan School District

• Physical Education Teacher

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2016

  I developed innovative curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups, and classes of 30+ students. Implemented behavior modification strategies, along with a cooperative discipline model to maintain a positive and well disciplined class. Established a safe and secure learning environment for all students. Utilized differentiated instruction to facilitate different styles of learners and accommodate students’ specific goals and needs. Applied SMART technology training to classroom lessons and assessments.



Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School Disttict

• Physical Education & Health Teacher

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012

  I was an active member of PBIS school community assisting with successful implementation and sustaining RTI systems to support the behavioral and academic needs of all students. Applied SMART technology training to classroom lessons and assessments. Assisted with curriculum modification and development using BYOC for Physical Education and Health grades 6-8. Initiated the creation and implementation of a school wellness and fitness center to enhance the overall health of all students and faculty. Facilitated training of Polar heart rate monitors and technology to district physical education and health staff K-12.



Racine Unified School District

• Physical Education & Health Teacher

  • Jul 2010 - Jul 2011

  I organized time, space, and resources to balance heavy workloads and stringent deadlines. Developed innovative curriculum to instruct individual students, small groups, and classes of 30+ students. Cultivated parent involvement through consistent written and verbal communication. Talent for capturing student’s interest in learning by providing training, support and guidance. Established comfortable, student focused, two-way communication that empowered students to enjoy the learning process. Maintained productive learning environment by stating classroom rules, holding students accountable for their actions, and implementing consistent and fair consequences.