Education: ABD, Counselor Education, The University of Iowa
M.A., School Counseling, The University of Iowa

Certification and Licenses:  State of Wisconsin Licensed School Counselor, Professional Educator License, State of Iowa Licensed School Counselor (K-6 and 7-12) Master Educator License, State of Iowa Licensed Teacher (K-6) Master Educator License, State of Iowa K-12 Athletic Coach Master Educator License, The University of Iowa Institutional Workshop - Certified Investigator

Professional Involvement/Interests: Professional School Counselor Preparation and Retention (Elementary and Secondary), Comprehensive, Developmental School Counseling and Guidance Programs, Group Counseling in Schools, Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Counseling (Particularly School Counseling), Multicultural Counseling Issues

Research Areas of Interest: Group Counseling in Elementary and Secondary Schools, Ethics Instruction, Multicultural Counseling Issues, School Counselor Professional Identity Development, Professional School Counseling Reform, Research Teaming for Graduate Students, Qualitative Research and Naturalistic Inquiry

Teaching Philosophy: Teaching is a reflective, reciprocal process. With students at the center of this process, I continually strive to find better ways to connect content to learning to practice. It is my goal for all of us to leave every lesson better for having shared the common experience.

Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife (Peggy) and Golden Retriever (Clancy), music, biking, cross-country skiing, engaging in quality conversations with friends, family, and colleagues

Favorite Quotes:

" Opportunity is missed by most people,
because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." ~ Thomas A. Edison

 "Live as if you would die tomorrow. Learn as if you would live forever" ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Supervised Practicum

10:30-noon
WH 3002E

Office Hours
1:00-4:00 pm*

Office Hours
12:00-2:00 pm*

Counseling in Secondary Schools
WH 3012

Counseling Internship
5:30-8:00
WH 3002E