My Education, Experience, and Licenses

I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with an Emphasis in Family Studies from Western Baptist College and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Adams State University.  I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC) in the State of Colorado.

I began my career in social services, working as a case manager in foster care, child welfare, and for youth involved in the legal system; as a private therapist working with individuals, families, couples, domestic violence and addiction groups; with recent parolees transitioning into the community; and with students referred to me by their school counselor.

In 2008, I was offered the position of College Counselor at Colorado Mountain College. I provided academic, career, and personal counseling to students and staff and taught Psychology, Math, and Skills courses before moving first into the position of Instructional Chair and then into the Director of the TRiO program for the Rifle and Edwards Campuses. 

In 2014, I left higher education to pursue a career in pubic school. I taught fifth grade at a small PK-12 school district in Western Colorado for three years. Just before my fourth year, I earned the secondary principal position and then the superintendency. 

Upon leaving, I served as a Special Education teacher in the Significant Needs Behavior program in Mesa County Valley District #51, and most recently as the School Counselor in a small, private, PK-12 Christian School.  I currently hold teaching and administrator licenses in the State of Colorado and in the State of Idaho.

 My biggest prayer in our professional relationship is that God uses me to help you and guide you back to Him.  Through the trauma, disappointment, hurt, anger, and pain, He is with you, He adores you, and He is waiting for you.