Academic Background
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois- 2003
Master of Education Degree in Curriculum, Technology, and Education Reform (CTER)
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign – 1986
Graduate Class Special Education 417 – Programs for Special Students
(This class taken to obtain additional teaching certificate)
Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois – 1980
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education, Minor in General Science
Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois – 1979-80
Minor in Health Education
La Harpe High School, La Harpe, Illinois - 1972-76
Graduation 1976
Teaching and Coaching Experience
Teaching Certificates (3) Illinois types 03, 09, 10
Champaign Unit District #4, Champaign, Illinois 1994 – Present
Edison Middle School Health and Physical Education teacher
High school boys’ baseball and 8th grade boys’ basketball coach
Champaign Unit District #4, Champaign, Illinois 1990 – 1994
Edison Middle School 7th grade Science teacher
Girls’ 8th grade and Boys’ 7th grade basketball coach
Ogden Community School District #8, Ogden Illinois 1989 – 1990
Jr. high Science Teacher, 5th – 8th grade Physical Education teacher
Boys’ Jr. High baseball, basketball, and track and field coach
Rankin Community Schools, Rankin, Illinois 1984 - 1989
Rankin Elementary – Jr. High School
K-8 P.E./Health teacher, 5th grade Science, Math, Language Arts teacher
Coach – girls’ basketball, track & field / boys baseball, basketball, track & field
Professional Activities
Champaign Federation of Teachers Union Steward 1991- present
Member – Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
Member – Illinois Coaches Association
Member – Champaign Edison PBIS Committee
Member – Champaign Edison Middle School Discipline Committee 1991-96
Member – Champaign Edison Middle School Improvement Committee 1991-95
Curriculum Development
Co-developer – Champaign Unit #4 Middle School Health Curriculum 2003
Co-developer – Champaign Unit #4 Middle School P.E. Curriculum 1995
Co-developer – Champaign Unit #4 6th Grade Science Curriculum 1990
Most Recent Award
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association district Coach of the Year 2003
