A native of Northeastern Wisconsin, I received my Bachelor's
degree in Elementary Education/Learning Disabilities and my
Master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Emotional/Behavioral
Disabilities from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. I taught
students with learning disabilities in grades 3-8 in my hometown
of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. I also served as their Special Education
Coordinator for two years. I earned a Specialist Degree from
the University of Wisconsin Superior and a Ph. D. from the University
of Wisconsin Madison in Education Administration. I went on
to become the Assistant Superintendent and Director of Employee/Pupil
Services for the School District of Howard-Suamico in Green
Bay, Wisconsin. I I was the president of the Wisconsin Council
of Administrators of Special Services and continue to serve
as the chairperson of the Research/Special Projects committee.
I was ad hoc faculty for the University of Wisconsin Green
Bay and taught three courses associated with the adaptive education
minor. Throughout my career, I have conducted numerous trainings,
workshops, and professional presentations at the local, state,
and national levels on a variety of special education topics.
I currently am an Assistant Professor of Special Education at
the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and am serving as the co-president
of The Arc Fox Cities.
