Hello!!
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce myself to you. I am a devoted mother and wife who is very dedicated to family and friends. My husband's name is Chad. We have two daughters, Josi and Jami (4 and 3 respectfully). Family is the most important aspect of my life. We live in Fairbury, NE. I am the Media Specialist and a Technology Assistant at Fairbury Jr.-Sr. High School. I am also the assistant varsity track coach and volunteer as a coach for Quad County Volleyball Club.
I am originally from Fairbury, Nebraska. After high school, I attended college at Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Southeast Community College in Beatrice, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; ultimately earning a BS Degree in Business Education. After my college graduation, I worked in an insurance office for six months before taking two long-term substitute positions, one at Yutan Public High School and one at Fairbury Jr.-Sr. High School. I also substituted at many other high schools and elementary schools near the Fairbury area.
In July of 1996, I received my first full time teaching position at Red Cloud Community Schools as the K-12 Media Specialist, photography instructor, head volleyball coach, and assistant girls basketball coach. In August 1997, I took a job as the Meida Specialist and assistant Technology Coordinator at Adams Central High School. I worked at Adams Central for 2 years. In order to work closer to my family, I took a job at Blue Hill Community Schools in August of 2000 and worked there for 5 years. In 2001, I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with my Masters Degree in Instructional Technology. I am currently teaching and coaching in Fairbury were my family and I have lived for the past year.
I believe that in today's educational system, learning and technology go hand in hand. Technology can both enhance and energize the learning process for students and instructors alike.