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Education:
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University of Nebraska, 1976.
Certification, Secondary Education, Natural Sciences, University of Nebraska, 1998.

Certification:
Nebraska Initial Teaching Certificate, Secondary Education.

Experience:
1998-1999: Secondary Science Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program, teaching Environmental Science, Geology, Anatomy/Physiology, and Chemistry.

1997-1999: Teacher, Wonderwise; Stupendous Science Sleepover, Morril Hall, teaching 5th and 6th grade girls about science and the women who are scientists in a series of 6 overnight events.

Fall 1997, and Spring 1998: Student Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools Science Focus Program, teaching environmental science, geololgy, and botany of Nebraska to culturally diverse classes in the 11th and 12th grades, in an inclusive class.

1997-1998: Teacher/Naturalis, Pioneer's Park Nature Center; conducted inquiry activites in field science for elementary school children from Lincoln and surrounding communities. Topics included Nebraska wetlands, communities in nature, animals of Eastern Nebraska, diversity, and changing seasons.

1996-1998: Co-coordinator, Young Naturalists, Pioneer's Park Nature Center; wrote natural science based on curriculum for middle school level students. Directed meetings and activities with students.

Summer, 1997: Co-taught, with Dr. Ron Bonnstetter, a summer Middle level Methods course for teachers adding a Middle Level Certification; assisted in creating a class calander of activities; coordinated various field trips; gave a workshop on field biology and outdoor inquiry.

Honors and Activities:
President, Board of Trustees, St. Monica's Home for Women.
Licensed Chalice Bearer and Lecturer, St. Matthew's Episcopal Church.
Co-founder and President of Everett Neighborhood Association, 1984-1989.

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