Family: Husband: Richard; 1 Child: Todd; 2 Stepchildren: Melissa, Melinda

Home: , Kansas

Education: BS/MS/Specialist, Education, Pittsburg State University AA, Independence Community College

Profession: Teacher, Lincoln Elementary School Curriculum Director, USD 446

Political: Board Member, State of Kansas, 2010-present Member, Kansas Board of Education, 2007-present

Congressional Membership: Kansas Advisory Committee for Career and Technical Education, 2008-present

Organization Membership: Board Member, Kansas Coordinated School Health, 2008-present Board of Directors, Kansas Communities in Schools, 2007-present President, Kansas Association of Community Colleges Trustees, 2005-2006 Independence Community College Board of Trustees, 1998-2007 Chapter EF, PEO Independence Community College Foundation Board of Directors, Independence Historical Museum Inge Theatre Festival Hospitality Committee

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