Credentials
EDUCATION
BA, Communication Arts and Sciences, Michigan State University
BS, Elementary Education, University of Missouri-St. Louis
MA, Gifted and Talented Education, Maryville University
Grant Writing, Grant Training Center, Arlington, Virginia

CERTIFICATIONS
Elementary Education, Grades 1-6 (State of Missouri)
Gifted and Talented Education, Grades K-12 (State of Missouri)
STEM Education, Grades K-12 (Maryville University)
Garden Education, Grades K-12 (Life Lab)
Problem Based Learning Coach (PBL Works)

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/LIFE CHANGERS
Co-Owner, Engle & Engle Produce, age 8
President of the Year Adrian High School Junior Achievement, age 16*
Teacher of the Year, School District of University City (Missouri)
Curriculum Design Studio, Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education (2 years)
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Alumni
Adjunct Faculty Member, Maryville University (Curriculum & Instruction for the Gifted and Talented)
Sustainability Teacher and Garden Educator, School District of University City (current)
Education for Sustainability Facilitator, School District of University City (current)

*Turns out, I draw on this A LOT when creating business opportunities with my amazing middle schoolers. Never underestimate the value of your lived experience.