Credentials
EDUCATION
BA, Communication Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University
BS, Elementary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
MA, Gifted and Talented Education, Maryville University
Grant Writing, Grant Training Center, Arlington, Virginia

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 (State of Missouri)
Gifted and Talented Education, Grades K-12 (State of Missouri)
STEM Education, Grades K-12 (Maryville University)
Garden Education, Grades K-12 (Life Lab)
Problem Based Learning Coach (PBL Works)

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/LIFE CHANGERS
Co-Owner, Engle & Engle Produce, age 8
President of the Year Adrian High School Junior Achievement, age 16*
Gifted Resource Teacher, Brittany Woods Middle School, School District of University City (6 years)
Gifted Program Facilitator, School District of University City (1 year)
Teacher of the Year, School District of University City (Missouri)
Curriculum Design Studio, Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education (2 years)
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Fellow

*Turns out, I draw on this A LOT when creating business opportunities with my amazing middle schoolers. Never underestimate the value of your lived experience.