North Mason School District, Belfair, WA (1979-present)
Family and Consumer Science instructor (28 years)
· Taught wide variety of required and elective FACS courses as single teacher department and with a team of two to three other teachers
· Developed new courses and curriculum, gaining OSPI approval for each course offered
· Overseeing changes in curriculum for a new high school schedule for department, in 1991 and currently
· Developed successful student mock interview program involving 40 + local business and community members twice each year.
· Advised successful FCCLA chapter each year, including advising 6 state officers and serving twice as Advisor to Advisor
· Served as department head, advisory grade level leader, School Leadership Team member, building representative, negotiator and coach for varying numbers of years
· Management of department budget and facilities
· Coordinated senior project/presentation committee for program development for five years, successfully launching current program for all senior students to meet Washington graduation requirements
· Represents WA high school teachers on legislatively mandated financial literacy public-private partnership committee (currently in seventh year)
· Attended FACSE area group meetings, including serving as leader for several years, and providing in-service instruction on a number of occasions
Director of Career and Technical Education/School to Work Coordinator (2 years)
· Maintained compliance for all CTE programs at district, state and federal levels
· Built additional CTE student capacity and developed new programs
· Managed CTE district budget with district business director
· Served as district representative to West Sound Consortium
· Facilitated district CTE Advisory Board work
· Coordinated CTE related grants
· Designed and implemented job shadow program for 8th grade students
· Provided instruction to 7-12 staff on School to Work initiative
· Represented district in Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis serving on several committees and service projects
· Worked with building and district administrative team on a variety of projects
Columbia School District, Hunters, WA (1978-1979)
Family and Consumer Science Instructor
· Taught several different courses in a small, one teacher department
· Served as FCCLA (FHA) advisor
· Assistant coach for volleyball team
Education/Certification
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Bachelor of Science, Home Economics with teaching certification, 1977
Summa Cum Laude graduate
Master of Science, Vocational Technical Education, 1982
Certification
Washington State Professional Education Certificate, continuing
Washington State Career and Technical Education Certificates
-Family and Consumer Science Education, continuing
-Director of Career and Technical Education, continuing
Vocational Internship program, OSPI/WAVA
Washington State Teachers Recruiting Future Teachers, certified to teach Careers in Education course
American Association of Family and Consumer Science, Certified in Family and Consumer Science
I have 90+ credits beyond my Masters Degree from varying clock hour providers and institutions.
Professional and Community Memberships
Association of Career and Technical Education (31 years)
Washington Association of Career and Technical Education, FACSE section (life member)
Includes 2 terms on Executive Board committees, attendance at most August and October professional conferences for 31 years
Washington Association of Vocational Administrators (when serving as CTE Director)
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and WA affiliate (31 years)
Includes 1 term on Executive Board committee
Family and Consumer Sciences Education Association
National Education Association, state and local affiliates
Includes positions as district negotiator and building representative
NAIC Investments, Bear Bones Investment Group, Belfair WA
Grapeview Community Association
Washington State University Alumni Association
Awards and Honors
Lifetime Honorary Member, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Master Adviser, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Teacher of the Year, Belfair Masonic Lodge
WA-ACTE FACSEExecutive Director - Description of Duties & Draft of contract
WA-ACTE FACSE Executive Director Job Application - (.pdf)
WA-ACTE FACSE Executive Director Job Application - (.doc)