I am currently teaching my 31st year at Flinthills as the district art teacher. I currently teach grades 3-12 art and the Graphic Design CTE pathway.

I currently sponsor the following:

• SAFE (Seatbelts Are For Everyone)

• TSA (Technology Student Association)

• Brew Crew (smoothie shop currently run by our 8th graders)

• Senior class sponsor

• Washington DC trip

• PDC committee

• Flinthills Professional Educators President.

Throughout the years I have received many honors because of the support of the Flinthills District and Community.

• 2022 Kansas Teacher Hall of Fame

• 2020 Flinthills Teacher of Influence

• 2019/2023 Kansas TSA Advisor of the Year

• 2018 Flinthills Kansas Teacher of the Year

• Flinthills Employee of the Month Jan.2016 & May 2024

• TSA State Advisory Board Secretary

• Crayola Ambassador

• 2024-25 Lowell Milken Unsung Hero Ambassador

• KAEA Board Member

• State & National Conference Presenter

My husband of 37 years is retired from the ElDorado Correctional Facility and is our local Fire Chief and Mayor of Potwin where we have lived for 36 years. I have 2 married children who both live nearby, and 4 grandchildren.