Northwest Technical College Diploma in Practical Nursing in Feb. 1995
Northwest Technical College Diploma in AAS-Practical Nursing in Aug. 2000
Minot State University Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Degree in Aug. 2006
Walden University Master of Science in Nursing Education Feb. 2016
University of Mary Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Organizational Leadership April 2024
National League of Nursing Clinical Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®cl) SInce 2019

I have dedicated 30 years to nursing and have found immense joy in teaching the next generation of nurses since 2011.

Advisor for LRSC (HOSA) Health Occupations Students of America. It is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. HOSA's mission is to empower future health professionals through education, collaboration, and experience.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
Lake Area Career and Technology Center CTE Advisory Board
Head Start Health Advisory Board Committee member
Beta Sigma Phi-ITOA Chapter
National League of Nursing
Sigma Kappa Upsilion

I have been a nurse educator at Lake Region State College since 2011. I live in Devils Lake with my husband , Steve; we have two grown children, Dylan and Alexis. We have two fur babies, Indie and Maggie.