Experience:
2019-Present - Mennonite World Conference, GAPSEN Network Coordinator (Global Anabaptist Primary Secondary Education Network)
2009-2020 - Mennonite Education Agency, Executive Associate Director
1983-2009 - Christopher Dock Mennonite High School, Chief School Administrator (20 years), Assistant Principal (3 years), and Teacher (3 years)
1976-1983 - Bluffton University, Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Health Physical Education Recreation, Director of Women’s Athletics, and Coach: volleyball, tennis, track & field
1973-1975 - Lima City Schools, Teacher and Coach
Done consulting for numerous schools over the past 30 years
Board Service:
Lezha Academic Center, Albania, Board of Directors, 2010-present
Bluffton University Board of Trustees, 1991-2009; Executive Committee: Secretary, Treasurer; Chair of: Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Life
Presidential Search Committee
Mennonite Schools Council and Executive Committee, 1990-2009
Clayton Kratz Fellowship, Board Member for Mennonite Economic Development Association,
1992-1998
Franconia Mennonite Aid Plan (Insurance Company), Board of Directors, 1993-1996
Awards:
Fulbright Administrator Exchange, Northern Ireland, 1998-2000
Bluffton College Athletic Hall of Fame, 1992
Phi Epsilon Kappa Scholarship Award, 1976
Excited to work at LM because: "LM faculty and staff are extraordinary, humble, fearless, compassionate, and mission grounded. I'm excited to be part of an energized learning community that is student focused, nurtures creativity and innovation, and empowers world-changers. Changing the world through love, peacemaking and service means that education at LM is committed to excellence while caring for others."
Favorite bible verse: Philippians 2:1-4
In her free time: "I love hanging out with grandkids, and walking the beach."
She attends Salford Mennonite Church in Harleysville, PA.