I envision providing an engaging, hands-on experiential learning environment where students discover themselves through designing business projects that develop their critical thinking skills and growth mindset.
Purpose
As educators, we are often asking students to do things outside of their comfort zone and create ways to make themselves stand out. Developing a digital portfolio is one of the things I help students develop throughout their time with me in high school. Business is a diverse and collaborative field. Students can be passionate about any career path and still find value in business classes. Giving students ownership of their learning through leadership and real world experiences like running a student based enterprise. Career Technical Education is also a constantly evolving field in order to be industry relevant and provide students the best work based learning opportunities possible. Working in a department of educators who are also experts in their industry opens the door for wonderful collaboration opportunities for all staff but also for students. Learning and developing the relevancy of core content in our CTE classes can completely change the trajectory of a students' life.
ACTE Conference Presenter Spring 2021 and Spring 2023, OBEA/WBEA presenter 2024
National Board Certification since 2023
ICCL support 2019-2021 and 2021-2023
Type 10 License since 2016
Bend Chamber of Commerce Small Business Organization growth recipient
2023 Caldera HS Teacher of the year
CTE Business Teacher Mentor 2022-present
Oregon Business Educator Association- Secretary 2022-2025, President- Elect 2024-present
Western Business Educator Association- Awards & Scholarship Director
Organized
Hard Working
Always Learning
Team Player
Service to others through volunteering or leadership
Support CTE at the local and state level
Work with Oregon Department of Education on Senate Bill 3 Personal Finance Standards and Implementation
Grow a thriving Business program of study at Caldera HS
Develop a strong DECA chapter for students
Create a Junior Varsity Softball Team that grows young players to be successful Varsity players