I am a graduate of Faulkton High School and South Dakota State University.  At SDSU I obtained my BS degree in Family and Consumer Sciences Education.  I began my teaching career at Tiospa Zina Tribal School, in Agency Village, SD.  I am beginning my 13th year as the FACS teacher at Faulkton High School. 

My husband Ryan and I live on a farm outside of Faulkton and have four children; Morgan, Peyton, Addison and Spencer.

Students enrolled in a FACS class are eligible to be a member of the Faulkton FCCLA chapter.  Students work along-side community organizations and businesses to complete projects and offer service, education and leadership opportunities.  Student leaders have the option to compete in STAR events on district, state and national levels.

We are proud to share that in the last 13 years our school has been represented with one national officer, two state officers, and 14 district officers.  Students have served on over 17 state peer education teams and over 25 students have represented our chapter and  the state of South Dakota as National STAR Event Participants.

Courses offered in my program fall in the Human Services Career Cluster. 

FOUNDATIONAL - Employability and Personal Finance

PATHWAY - Human Development:  Prenatal to Toddlers and Nutrition and Wellness

CAPSTONE - Internships and Senior Capstone