Degrees earned (Degree, Discipline, and Institution):

MA, Early Childhood Education, University of South Dakota, 2017

BS, Physical Education, University of South Dakota, 1997





Previous Experience:

Physical Education and Health Instructor - Vermillion High School 1998-2002

Physical Education and Health Instructor - Dakota Valley High School 2002-2007

Physical Education Instructor - Beresford Elementary School 2007-2023

Research Interests:

Analyzing student behavior and engagement in physical education classes.

Planning physical education programs to produce effective results.

How physical activity can impact academic performance.