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After high school I attended the University of Missouri and Missouri Valley College. I graduated with an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. I earned a Master’s degree from UMKC in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed.S. in School Administration. My early career was teaching in the Kansas City Missouri School District and I continued to do so until I was promoted to Principal in the early 80’s. During my time as a Principal I oversaw 100 faculty and 1100 students. While in my role as principal, I was able to manage a culturally diverse student population in areas of Kansas City that experience high levels of poverty and challenges getting the education their children need. My school receive an award as one of five schools with the highest level of achievement growth in the entire KCMO School District. I was proud of my time with District but was very happy to retire in 2010. I have two beautiful and talented daughters who have been a great joy to me, Laura and Katy, now 35 and 34. I also have two beautiful and joyful grandchildren, Walker and Kansas, ages 4 and 1. I live in Prairie Village, KS with my two little white poodles, Gatsby and Gordy.
