Experience

I bring a wealth of experience to this role through my educational background, professional career, and volunteer commitments.

My educational background and professional experience includes:

• Masters in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution from Creighton University

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Former Upward Bound Program Director for 4+ years

• Current college professor for 8+ years

My community leadership includes:

• Montclair Elementary School PTO Core Team

• Founder of the Belonging Committee at Montclair Elementary

• School Improvement Team committee member

• Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee member

• Volunteer on the Tax Levy Override ballot initiative

• Volunteer on the Support Our Schools initiative

• Fun Run Coordinator at Montclair Elementary

• Junior Achievement Classroom volunteer

• Girls on the Run Coach

• YMCA and Suburban Volunteer Coach

• Neighborhood Association President

• Co-Founder of Nebraskans for Educational Excellence