Experience

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  Elmbrook school district

  Aug 2004 - Feb 2024

  Middle school educator

  Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies

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  Wisconsin education innovations

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Instructor

  Adjunct, Cardinal Stritch University Office of Professional Development and Licensure

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  Waukesha stem academy

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer science instructor

  "Space Cadets" Instructor

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  Edcamp elmbrook

  Nov 2015 - Feb 2024

  Conference speaker and organizer

  *Providing professional development for hundreds of K-12 educators and administration across the region.*Led sessions focused on teaching and learning strategies, diverse learners, and practitioner mental health and wellness.*Logistical planning and execution of an annual conference, 8 years running.

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  Slate conference

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2016

  Presenter

  *School Leaders Advancing Technology in Education *Session Presenter*Visual Supports for the Personalized Learning Classroom*Dual Coding Theory*Brain Research & Cognitive Development

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  Vistelar, llc - unified conflict management system

  Feb 2024 - now

  Instructional designer

  Creating environments of care that are incompatible with violence. Vistelar helps organizations improve safety through a systematic approach to conflict management. Our vision is to make the world safer by teaching everyone how to treat each other with dignity by showing respect and increasing their confidence and abilities in managing conflict, crisis, and physical violence.