My last full-time position was as the Director of Teaching & Learning at the American School of Asuncion in Paraguay. This was my fourth country and my third role in Latin America.

From a background in teaching math and science, including both IB and AP, I moved into  Educational Technology as an Integration Specialist, and then into Educational Leadership. I have been a Secondary Principal in Brazil and in Egypt, and am eagerly expanding my leadership profile into Curriculum and Professional Development.

A native of Minnesota, in the USA, I lived and worked overseas since 1980 at private American international schools in Guatemala, Chile, Italy, Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, and Paraguay. I am single with no dependents, traveling the world with my Nikon and my Nikes when not occupied with teaching or taking courses. A favorite activity is climbing learning curves.

 On these pages I have assembled a variety of artifacts that I hope will give you a revealing picture of the sort of educator, administrator, and person that I am.

Thank you for visiting my online portfolio.

Quick Look Qualifications


  • M.Ed in Educational Leadership, MST in Mathematics, BS in Mathematics & Spanish
  • US certification: K-12 Administration, 7-12 Teaching
  • 30+ years international experience, 11 years in Leadership, 6 years in Administration
  • Extensive experience with international schools programs and curricula (including IB, AP and standards-based)
  • Experience with staff supervision and development, scheduling, budget, accreditation, curriculum mapping, UbD
  • Extensive experience with educational technologies
  • Proponent of collaboration, facilitative leadership, student choice, rights with responsibilities, and communication, communication, communication

"After you've done a thing the same way for two years, look it over carefully. After five years, look at it with suspicion. And after ten years, throw it away and start all over."

- Alfred E. Perlman

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I have retired now, but if you are a former student, I'd love to hear from you! Please use the form at the right to contact me.


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