I have dedicated my career to supporting students, educators, school counselors, and leaders as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of education. I know firsthand how rewarding—and how challenging—this work can be. That’s why I’ve made it my mission to help others build strong, high-functioning teams, develop systems for postsecondary success, and create environments where both students have and educators thrive.

I have had the privilege of collaborating with hundreds of schools and districts as a Professional Learning and Leadership Consultant at Heartland AEA. In this role, I provide training, coaching, and strategic support for school counseling programs, postsecondary planning, and educational leadership. Additionally, I have served as a faculty member at Drake University, Buena Vista University, and Iowa College Aid, where I guided and mentored the next generation of educators and counselors. Prior to that, I was a Secondary Language Arts teacher, K-12 School Counselor, and Teacher/Counselor for an alternative school. 

My work spans individuals, teams, and entire systems. As a Certified Thinking Collaborative Cognitive Coaching℠ Training Associate and Mentor, Cognitive Coaching℠ is not just a methodology I employ—it is integral to who I am. I am passionate about helping individuals develop efficacy, collaboration, communication, and leadership skills. I find great fulfillment in witnessing the ripple effect that occurs when strong leaders empower their teams to thrive.

I am honored to have received Iowa’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the Advocate of the Year Award from the Iowa School Counselor Association. My commitment to education extends to serving on multiple statewide advisory boards and task forces. However, the most meaningful moments of my career come from helping educators rediscover their purpose, guiding schools through meaningful change, and supporting counselors in making a lasting impact on their students.

And then, there are the flamingos.

I’ve collected them for years, but they’ve come to represent something much deeper for me. Flamingos are resilient, adaptable, and deeply social birds—they don’t make their long migrations alone. They rely on the wisdom of those who have traveled the path before, adjusting their journey while staying focused on where they need to go. That’s how I see my role in education: guiding those who are leading the way, helping educators, teams, and systems adapt, grow, and thrive—together.

Wherever you are in your journey—whether you’re an individual educator looking for support or a district leader working to create systemic change—I’d love to help you find clarity, build strong teams, and create lasting impact. Let’s work together to make education better for everyone.