Provide guidance, support and quality feedback to teacher candidates as they complete their field experiences.
Improve communication with cooperating teachers and administrators while serving as a liaison between Northern State University and their school district.
Facilitate professional development opportunities for teacher candidates preparing to graduate and begin their teaching careers.
School Superintendent
Langford Area School District
Langford, SD
07.2000 - 07.2021
Led School Board and staff to work together in establishing policy and procedures for an effective and high quality school experience for all students.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Coordinated professional development workshops for teachers, focusing on innovative teaching methods and technologies.
School Superintendent
Hecla-Houghton School District
Hecla, SD
07.1996 - 07.2000
Monitored and supervised school staff to work together in achieving District goals.
Monitored budgets and expenditures to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Worked closely with School Board to develop policy for a safe and successful school experience for all students.
Director of Financial Aid
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD
07.1994 - 07.1996
Streamlined financial aid processes by implementing new software and technology, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy.
Managed budgets effectively, maximizing available resources while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Ensured compliance with state and federal financial aid guidelines and regulations.
Served as adjunct faculty teaching an Introduction of Business course.
Ass't Director of Financial Aid
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD
07.1986 - 07.1994
Guided students and parents through financial aid applications to facilitate successful outcomes.
Maintained compliance with federal and state laws by regularly reviewing policies and procedures.
Coordinated and supervised the College Work-Study program with all campus departments.
Served as an adjunct faculty member teaching a University Success course to incoming freshmen.
Business/PE Instructor
Waubay School District
Waubay SD
08.1983 - 07.1986
Planned and implemented engaging lessons in the business(Accounting I & II, Business Law, Personal Finance and Keyboarding) and PE/Health areas.
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