Executive Director
Roles, Responsibilities, & Services
Legislative & USBE Liaison for NUES
NUES Board Executive Director
Director of NUES Operations & Personnel
Region APPEL Director
Grants Coordinator
Grow Your Own Region Coordinator
Sterling Scholar Coordinator
Student Services & Special Education Supports
Title IX Coordinator
Credentials & Experience
Education
Bachelor’s of Arts, Boise State, 1997
Master’s of Education, Southern Utah University, 2007
Education Specialist, Utah State University, 2017
Certifications
Reading Endorsement, BYU, 2008
Elementary Mathematics Endorsement, SUU, 2007
School Leadership Certificate, USU, 2012
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor, SUU, 2008-current
School Leadership Alliance facilitator, 2023-current
Deloitte Courageous Principal facilitator, 2018-current
The Reading League Utah Chapter board secretary, 2023-current
School House Academy board leadership, 2021-current
Bolder Way Forward Wasatch chapter member, 2024-current
Bolder Way Forward Publicity committee member, 2021-2025
Wasatch Learning Academy Director, 2021-2023
Heber Valley Elementary Principal, 2017-2021
Draper Elementary Principal, 2013-2017
Canyons School District Evidence-Based Learning Specialist, 2009-2013
Heber Valley Elementary Instructional Coach & Title 1 Coordinator, 2007-2009
Heber Valley Elementary 5th grade teacher, 2005-2006
Midway Elementary 5th grade teacher, 2004-2005
Private Tutor & Education Consultant, 1999-2004
Midway Elementary 4th grade teacher, 1997-1999
Education Philosophy
As an educator, I am committed to promoting a student-centric approach, valuing diversity, and ensuring inclusivity in every aspect of my teaching and leadership. I firmly believe that education is the key to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, and I am dedicated to being a guiding force in this transformative process.
My leadership philosophy revolves around open communication, collaboration, and a willingness to adapt to the evolving needs of the education system. I take the initiative to lead various workshops and training sessions for fellow educators, encouraging others to explore effective teaching techniques and routines, design instruction around clearly defined success criteria, and integrate technology seamlessly into the learning process.
My experiences as a team leader, coordinator, and school administrator have taught me the significance of effective delegation, active listening, and fostering a strong sense of camaraderie among colleagues. By promoting a culture of continuous improvement, I engage in and oversee the implementation of projects that positively impact both student outcomes and educator development. I am committed to fostering systems-level thinking that empowers individuals and teams to recognize interdependencies, leverage collective strengths, and build sustainable capacity across educational ecosystems.