Degrees:

1999    Masters of  Education  from Xavier University in Sports Administration     

1992  B.S. Physical Education (K-12) from Wilmington College

1987  Graduated Milford High School, Milford,  Ohio

Graduate Level Courses Completed To Date

Teaching Experience:

1995-Present Indian Hill Schools:  Middle School Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Fitness Education, grades 6,7, and  8

1994-95 Indian Hill Schools: High School Physical Education grades 9 and 10, Outdoor Education, and Middle School Physical Education grades 7 and 8

1993-94 Summit Country Day School: Elementary, Middle, and High School Physical Education grades 4, 8, 9, and 10

1992-93 Substitute Teacher for Milford, St. Bernard and Sycamore School districts totaling 50 days

Professional Leadership Responsibilities/ Organizations/ Certifications:

2010 Presenter at OAHPERD state convention ("Going For the Gold" OAHPERD Gold Award Presentation)

2008-09 Indian Hill Education Association:  Building Representative

2007-present Member of:  (AAHPERD) American Alliance Of Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2003- 2005  Indian Hill School District:  Co-President of the Indian Hill Teachers Association

2003- Certified instructor for the (NSFF)  National School Fitness Foundation fitness centers

2002-2008  IP.E. (K-12) Department Chairperson responsible for Curriculum development.

2001-Ohio Department of Education:  Praxis Certification

1997-2009  P.E. (6-12) Department Chairperson responsible for department budget, purchases, and inventory

1997-99 Presenter at OAHPERD state convention (Razzle Dazzle Football)

1997-99 Guest speaker at Xavier University Sports Science Department

993-99 American Red Cross C.P.R. Certified

1993-99 Attended Ohio Sports Medicine Coaching Certification Courses

1992-present Member of  (OAHPERD) Ohio Alliance of  Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

Workshops Attended:

2010  OAHPERD Ohio Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2009  OAHPERD Ohio Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2008  OAHPERD Ohio Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2008  West Virginia State Physical Education Convention

2008 Ohio School Net Technology Conference

2007  OAHPERD Ohio Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2007  OAHPERD Ohio Alliance For Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

2004  West Virginia State Physical Education Convention

2008 Ohio School Net Technology Conference

2003  West Virginia State Physical Education Convention

2003  Capturing Kids Hearts

2002  West Virginia State Physical Education Convention

2001  West Virginia State Physical Education Convention

 1997-98  Ohio Alliance of Health and Physical Education Seminar (Incorporating Fitness into Your Curriculum) Cincinnati

1996-98  Ohio Alliance of Health and Physical Education State Convention (1996 Dayton, 1997 Cleveland, 1998 Akron)

Publications:

Indian Hill Middle School Physical Education web page: http://www.ih.k12.oh.us/ms_pe/ihpepage.htm

Razzle Dazzle Football Unit Guide for OAHPERD Convention 1997

"Going For the Gold" OAHPERD Gold Award Presentation 2010

Committees Served on:

2010- District Physical Education State Legislation (BMI) Committee Member

2010- K-12 Curriculum Revision Committee Member

2010- District Social Media Committee Member

2008-Present District Wellness Committee Member

2008-Present Middle School Canteen Beach Volleyball and  4v4 Basketball Tournament Director

2008-10  Middle School Late Start Task Force Member

2008-09  Middle School Scheduling Committee

2003 Negotiation Team for Indian Hill School District

2000-01   Middle School Scheduling Committee

1998-99   School Planning Team Committee

1998-99   Middle School Scheduling Committee

1997-98   Athletic Supplemental Salary Committee

1997-98   Athletic Code of Conduct Committee

1997-98       Designed, implemented, and calculated results of the Playground Needs Survey

1997-99       Athletic Drug and Alcohol Policy Committee

1997-98   Physical Education Curriculum Committee

1996-97   Athletic Director Search Committee

Extra-curricular activities:

2008-Present Middle School Canteen Beach Volleyball and  4v4 Basketball Tournament Director

2005- Present  IH Recreation  Soccer and Lacrosse coach

2003-Present Faculty Fitness Center Program Coordinator

2003-Present Community Fitness Center Program Coordinator

2003  Guest Golf Coach for Middle School Team

1994-99  Varsity Girls Soccer Coach

1994-99  Intramural Basketball Director

1994-99  Prom/ After Prom chaperone

1994-98  Peer Counseling Advisor

1995-96      Participated in the Staff  Mentoring Program