Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Saint Louis University
Dissertation: "Relationship Between Elementary School Teachers' and Principals' Perceptions
of School Climate and Student Achievement in Communication Arts"
Ed.S. in Administration, Saint Louis University
M.S. in Guidance and Counseling, Missouri State University
Thesis: "The Kinetic School Drawing: Academic and Non-Academic Focus and Achievement"
B.S. in Elementary Education, Missouri State University
Related Experience
Persistence to Graduation (P2G) multiple year presenter for Springfield Public Schools
SPS Leadership Institute - multiple year attendee
Crisis Prevention Intervention - trainer for Springfield Public Schools
Missouri School Counselor Association (MSCA) - multiple year state conference presenter
Kagan Cooperative Learning - multiple year trainee
Professional Organizations
Missouri School Counselor Association (MSCA)
Missouri State Teachers Association (MSTA)
Springfield Missouri School Counselor Association (SMSCA)
Church/Community Service
Attends South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield
Ordained Deacon
Worship Team Member (Keyboard)
Deacon Steering Committee
Upwards Basketball volunteer coach
Organized food backpack program for local elementary food insecure students
Sigma Kappa Outstanding and Inspirational Educator