EDUCATION
Master of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies, Athabasca University, Alberta (expected completion January 2025)
Awarded the Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship 2023
3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competitor, 2nd Place 2024
Bachelor of Science with Honours (2004), Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin
Major in Biology with an emphasis in Environmental Studies, minor in Secondary Education
Outstanding Young Alumni Award Recipient 2009
Study abroad in Brazil, Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio (2004)
Emphasis on Ecology and Biodiversity
Permaculture Design Certificate (2011), Verge Permaculture, Calgary, Alberta
WORK EXPERIENCE
Science Department Lead at Renert School, Calgary, Alberta 2019-present
Science Educator at Renert School, Calgary, Alberta 2018-present
Co-owner and educator at Puzzle Permaculture, Inc., Calgary, Alberta 2012- 2018
Instructor at Apiaries and Bees for Communities, Calgary, Alberta 2012- 2018
Instructor and Materials Manager at Mad Science, Calgary, Alberta 2010- 2013
Caregiver for Special Needs people, Calgary, Alberta 2014- 2017
Science teacher for grades 6-12 at Oak Hill School, Eugene, Oregon 2006- 2009
Biology and Physical Science teacher at Hahnville High School, Boutte, Louisiana 2005- 2006
Science Educator at Belle Chasse Academy, Belle Chase, Louisiana 2005
Research Assistant at Ripon College Biology Department, Ripon, Wisconsin Summer 2003, 2004
CERTIFICATIONS
Teaching certification, Alberta Permanent Professional Certificate, Effective 2021 Feb 26
First Aid & CPR