History/Education: B.S. in Education from Illinois State University 1982; taught self-contained class in Taylorville, IL 1982-1986; Lead teacher in 0-3 yr. olds program in Charlotte, NC 1986-1988; taught 19-21 year old students with disabilities in Dwight, IL 1988-1989
Intermission: stopped teaching to raise family 1989-2002
Developed the KEY Program (for students with learning differences) at Trinity Lutheran School 2002-2007; Learning Behavior Specialist in Unit 5 2007-present; graduate classes and Curriculum Adaptation Specialist/LBS II - spring 2009