I graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in May of 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I majored in K-8 Elementary Education with a concentration in Media and Literature Arts.
Continuing Education & Childcare Related Training
* CPR - 2/20/06
* First Aid - 2/20/06
* SIDS - 2/6/06
* Shaken Baby - 2/6/06, renewed annually ( last renewal 1/29/07)
* Child Care Child Passenger Restraint System Training - 3/9/06
* Let's Talk! Communicating with Parents - 10/3/06
* Mastering Taxes and Record Keeping - 11/20/06
* True Colors (personalities) - 1/29/07
* IDEA: Understanding the Special Education Process - 3/15/07
* Keeping Our Kids Safe - 11/13/07
* Childcare Licensing Rule Review - 12/11/07
* Attack of the "Snoterpillars" (avoiding provider burnout) - 3/1/08
* Super Care Starts with Supervision - 3/1/08
* Do-It-Yourself, Early Learning - 3/1/08
* Improving Your Child Care Environment - 3/1/08
* Supervision Through the Stages (infant and toddler) - 4/10/08
* Supervision Through the Stages (preschool) - 4/15/08
* Understanding the "Nurtured Heart" Approach to Challenging Behavior - 5/1/08
Food Program Nutrition Training
* A Whole Grain Above - 7/26/06
* Live Well: Power Up Your Plave - 3/20/07
* My Kids Won't Eat That! - 3/3/08
Professional Affiliations & Recognitions
* Member of Dakota County Family Child Care Association since June 2006
* May 8, 2008 - Graduate of Dakota County Supervision U program.