Hello!
Ever since I was knee-high to a grasshopper, I've been on a wild quest for knowledge and a penchant for sharing it with anyone who'd listen. My journey in education kicked off back in 2005 when I snagged my Bachelor's in Religion and Theology. Fresh out of the ivory tower, I dove headfirst into the world of outdoor education, where I spent days corralling 5th-8th graders along the scenic West Coast, teaching them the wonders of science.
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Fast forward to 2008, and I found myself back in my snowy home state of Alaska, pivoting to the thrilling world of youth development. I delved deep into social-emotional learning for K-6 kiddos and their after-school crew. Driven by my love for learning (and maybe a touch of madness), I doubled down with another Bachelor's in K-8 education by 2012.
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But wait, there's more! As fate would have it, my path meandered into early childhood education, and by 2022, I landed my dream gig as an Instructional Designer in healthcare. Now, I craft online learning adventures for heroes in scrubs across Alaska's remote corners – from health aides to dental wizards.
Fueled by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, I charged back into academia in 2023, earning not one but two Master's degrees in Instructional Design and Adult Education by 2024. And just when you thought I'd had my fill, 2025 saw me diving into a Doctoral program in Educational Technology.
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Off-duty, I juggle more hats than a hat rack – Aunt Extraordinaire, Dog Mom (to a couple of "foster fails"), Volunteer Guinea Pig for med students, and Settlers of Catan aficionado. Oh, and did I mention I moonlight as a CPR guru and Alaska Native artist? There's never a dull moment!
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I'm all about growth, learning, and connecting with fellow adventurers. Drop me a line if you're up for swapping stories, tackling big ideas, or just debating the best Catan strategy – I'm all ears!
Work Experience
August 2005-May 2008
May 2008-September 2009
September 2009-December 2018
November 2018-July 2022
October 2022-present
Outdoor Education Instructor
Led 5th-8th graders in science-based and creation-focused outdoor education classes.
Outdoor Recreation Manager
Worked for the city of Anchorage's Parks and Recreation Department, heading up their Youth Employment in Parks program.
School Age Program Manager
Managed Camp Fire Alaska's 32 school-age program sites and multiple summer programs including day camps, residential camps, and rural programs.
Early Childhood Education Center Director
Managed a childcare center that served up to 96 children ages 6 weeks through 6 years.
Instructional Designer
Develop instructional courses and materials for programs that serve the healthcare needs of the people in rural Alaska communities.