I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Arizona State University with an ESL endorsement and a specialization in Mathematics, a Master’s Degree in Education in Reading Instruction and Curriculum from Grand Canyon University and am a Doctoral Candidate at Grand Canyon University in Organizational Leadership and Management in Education. I am Highly Qualified in both Middle School English Language Arts and Mathematics and have a Gifted Endorsement. I am also pursuing National Board Certification.
Prior to coming to Norterra Canyon, I spent 32 years with the Federal Aviation Administration as an air traffic controller and a manager at Phoenix Sky Harbor Tower. During my time with the FAA, I also taught 4th grade ELA and Social Studies in the Madison school district and 7th grade Mathematics at Desert Sky Middle School. I am also a U.S. Air Force Veteran.
I have two daughters. Stephanie is a professional wedding photographer in Tucson and Katie works and lives in Spokane, WA. I have a bunch of dogs and two horses. In her spare time, she rides and shows her horses; Otis and Harper.
I love riding my horses, kayaking, traveling, reading, cooking, sewing and just about anything crafty.
