Welcome to Prairie Farm Schools

Life presents many challenges and there seems to be two common links that help a person through these events. The first link is our families and friends who provide us with the love and support needed as we journey through life. The second link is education which represents the opportunities to grow and learn new things. I challenge you to take lessons from home, the classroom, extra-curricular activities, and our own personal hobbies and interests to help foster the attitude of a lifelong learner.

The mission here at the School District of Prairie Farm in partnership with family and community provides educational experiences which foster academic, excellence, life-long learning, and citizenship. Panther Pride is a statement that will be heard and also seen a lot throughout the school as you walk the halls, attend events, and attend classes. The following is a brief description of each:

Be Respectful: Treat others the way you want to be treated!

Be Safe: Make thoughtful and educated decisions as they will follow you wherever you go!

Be Proud: Take pride in your name, your school, your community because they are all here to help you be the best you can be!

As Principal, I am here to serve YOU the community of Prairie Farm. My door is always open so please feel free to stop in any time.

• Advocate and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff.

• Develop and monitor procedures and practices that promote a safe school environment.

• Assist instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with state and local learning goals.

• Manage human and financial resources to accomplish student achievement goals.

• Communicate with colleagues, parents, and community members to promote student learning.

• Develop a positive school climate which rewards students for continuous improvement in academics, behavior, and attendance.

¨ Director of Instruction Licensure n December 2011

Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI

¨ Principal Licensure n June 2010

Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI

¨ M.A. in Sports Administration n May 2001

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Thesis: “Leadership and Leadership Styles of Coaches”

¨ B.S. with Honors in Elementary Education n May 1999

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN

Area of Concentration: Physical Education and Coaching

¨ A.A. with Honors in Liberal Arts n   May 1997

RidgeWater College, Willmar, MN

¨ 1999 Sears Cup Post-Graduate Scholarship Recipient

¨ Wisconsin DPI License 51 (December 2010) Teaching Certification 1-6

¨ Non-Violent Crisis Certification and First Aid – CPR Certification

¨ 2001 Conference Coaching Staff of the Year (Turtle Lake Football)

¨ Building and Grounds Site Planning Committee Member

¨ Glenwood City Crisis Response Team Member

¨ Volunteer Community Education T-Ball Coach

¨ Curriculum Development: Standards/Benchmark Mapping and Design

¨ Accelerated Math Director and Earth Day Coordinator

¨ Glenwood City Leadership Team Member

¨ Development of Technology Three-Year Plan For Library/Media Services

¨6 + 1 Writing Traits Training

¨Who’s Who Among Students Honor Program

¨The Junior National Young Leaders Mentor

¨Elementary and Middle School Educator ■ August 2001 to present

¨Head Coach Varsity Boys’ Basketball ■ April 2002 to April 2010

¨STAR (Summer Term Academic Remediation) Creator and Director

¨TOPS/Cyclone Club Director

¨Collegiate Assistant Basketball Coach ■ August 1998 to May 2001

¨Director of Summer Basketball (Team Topper-Team Triple Threat-Team Tiger) ■ 14 Years

¨State High School League Game Management Coordinator

¨Sports Administration Internships

¨Collegiate Physical Education Instructor

¨ Non-Violent Crisis Certification and First Aid – CPR Certification

¨ Glenwood City Crisis Response Team Member

¨ Accelerated Math Director

¨ Earth Day Coordinator/DARE/CounterAct Alcohol, Drug, and Violence Program

¨ Development of Technology Three-Year Plan For Library/Media Services

¨ Glenwood City Leadership Team Member

¨ Building and Grounds Site Planning Committee Member

¨Promethean/Smart Board Implementation

¨Elementary and Middle School Educator ■ August 2001 to present

¨Head Coach Varsity Boys’ Basketball ■ April 2002 to April 2010

¨STAR (Summer Term Academic Remediation) Creator and Director

¨TOPS/Cyclone Club Director

¨Collegiate Assistant Basketball Coach ■ August 1998 to May 2001

¨Director of Summer Basketball (Team Topper-Team Triple Threat-Team Tiger) ■ 14 Years

¨State High School League Game Management Coordinator

¨Sports Administration Internships

¨Collegiate Physical Education Instructor

¨ Accelerated Math Director

¨ Earth Day Coordinator

¨ Curriculum Development: Mapping and Design (New Richmond and Glenwood City)

¨Elementary and Middle School Educator ■ August 2001 to present

¨Head Coach Varsity Boys’ Basketball ■ April 2002 to April 2010

¨STAR (Summer Term Academic Remediation) Creator and Director                            

¨Team Topper Youth Basketball Program

¨TOPS/Cyclone Club Director

¨Collegiate Assistant Basketball Coach ■ August 1998 to May 2001

¨Director of Summer Basketball (Team Topper-Team Triple Threat-Team Tiger) ■ 14 Years

¨ Accelerated Math Director

¨ Earth Day Coordinator

¨ Development of Technology Three-Year Plan For Library/Media Services

¨6 + 1 Writing Traits Training

¨CRISS Reading Strategies Training

¨Elementary and Middle School Educator ■ August 2001 to present

¨Head Coach Varsity Boys’ Basketball ■ April 2002 to April 2010

¨STAR (Summer Term Academic Remediation) Creator and Director

¨Team Topper Youth Basketball Program

¨TOPS/Cyclone Club Director

¨Director of Summer Basketball (Team Topper-Team Triple Threat-Team Tiger) ■ 14 Years

¨Sports Administration Internships

¨ Accelerated Math Director

¨ Earth Day Coordinator