Social Studies Toolbox

I am a full-time practicing classroom teacher with over 24 years of classroom experience. I currently serve as a middle school Social Studies teacher and Mock Trial coach. I have six years experience teaching middle school Social Studies courses including U.S. History and Geography. I have ten years experience directing and teaching in a high school Alternative Education Program. I have eight years experience teaching high school U.S. History, Civil Rights History, Civics, Social Psychology, Psychology, and World Studies. While serving as the Alternative Education Director and Lead Teacher in my district's High School Alternative Education program, I also served as a high school special education teacher and case manager for three years. My experience includes teaching in both urban and rural school districts in Wisconsin.

Key components of my instruction and assessment include: -Differentiated Instruction -Culturally relevant curriculum -Meaningful and engaging curriculum and assessments

Influential Teacher Award (U.W. Platteville), 2010 Winner "Top Classroom Blogs," Yearbook Dedication (2009), Influential Educator Award (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee- Alternative Education, 2014-2015 University of Wisconsin Platteville- Cross-Categorical Special Education, 2008-2011 University of Wisconsin La Crosse- Master of Education, 1996-1998 University of Wisconsin La Crosse- Bachelor of Science, History, Political Science, 1993-1996

I live in the beautiful Driftless Region in southwest Wisconsin!