BSM graduate of 1986; University of Minnesota, B.A., 1991; University of St. Thomas, M.A., Educational Leadership, 1999; Outstanding Adviser Award from the Minnesota Student Safety Program, 1997; Asset Builder Award, 1999; workshop presenter for state and national service-learning conferences; Volunteer of the Year Award from the Charities Review Council, 2004; MISF Teacher of the Year Nominee, 2009; BSM Teacher of the Year 2010; Change Maker Award (ARC), 2010; Teacher of the Year (ARC), 2010; Workshop Presenter for State and National Service, Learning Conferences; 19 years teaching experience.