I have been involved in WJEA since moving to Washington in 2007. I have enjoyed great support and friendship from the membership and want to give back. I bring my over 20 years of advising in three different states in public and private schools.

High School yearbook and newspaper journalism, Council Bluffs, Iowa 1998-2001 Middle school yearbook and newspaper, George Russell Middle School, Omaha, 2001-2004 Wrote Middle School journalism curriculum Alice Buffett Magnet Middle School, 2004-2007 Published Middle School Journalism textbook, Teaching Point, 2007 Yearbook and Newspaper and Journalistic Writing, Auburn High School, 2010-present Have attended many journalism workshops, National Board Certified renewed in 2024, MJE Certification renewed in 2023 I am excited to bring my vast experience to the leadership position. I especially want to be a voice for all journalism programs in the state, from large schools to small schools and encourage all advisers to get involved and participate!