Hometown

Menomonie, Wisconsin, United States

Education

• B.S. Early Childhood Education| University of Wisconsin-Stout
• B.S. Marketing Education| University of Wisconsin-Stout 
• M.S. Education | University of Wisconsin-River Falls 

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR?

I was raised by my grandmother who had endless reservoirs of selflessness. I was also fortunate to have great teachers and coaches who took a special interest in me. Thus, being a teacher and coach was an easy choice. The hardest part was deciding what subject and age group to teach.

WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT ADVISING?

As a first-generation, low-income college student, my education had a profound impact on my happiness and standard of living. Thus, it is natural I “dove back into the pool” as soon as I exited. I taught in K-12 for 17 years before jumping into higher education, where I have been for the last 8 years. I have served as an accommodations coordinator working with students with disabilities. I have also worked in higher education as an assistant coach, recruiter, retention specialist, tutor center coordinator, and advisor. I especially enjoy the role that advisors play in students’ success.

As the Assistant Director, my goals include: 

• sharing my knowledge of university processes, 
• helping students become increasingly independent in their educational journey, 
• always remembering that college can sometimes be confusing (and an advisor can help!),
• learning every day and continuing to love the work of advising. 

Fun fact

I grew 7 inches during my freshman year of college. I may have grown even more as a person, though.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

Mint Chocolate Chip

Schedule with Todd on MavConnect here