I'M A TECH COORDINATOR FROM WEST-CENTRAL MINNESOTA. I DIG DISC GOLF, GUITARS, ASTRONOMY, JEEPS, DRONES, AMATEUR RADIO, SCUBA DIVING, ADOPTION, GEOCACHING, GOOGLE, INSTA360, MACS, JESUS, AND DEMON HUNTER. NOT NECESSARILY IN THAT ORDER.
Owner/Photographer at LakesArea360.com
I'm a former first and fourth grade teacher who is currently enjoying life as a Technology Specialist for Fergus Falls Public Schools in west-central Minnesota.
I started iQ Academy Minnesota, an online K-12 public school serving students across Minnesota.
I've also deployed Google Workspace for Education to our 2500+ students and staff.
I frequently present on education technology topics at national conventions like TIES, and regional gatherings like Google Apps for Education Summits. I hold various Google certifications.
I'm the founder of the Fergus Falls Mowing Club, a volunteer organization that mows yards in and around Fergus Falls for needy individuals. An offshoot of that is the Two Shirt Army, which aims to assist ANYONE with ANY need. (Luke 3:11)
I love video editing, web design, all things Google and Apple, and teaching teachers how to use tech tools to reach students.
In my spare time I play guitar and drums at my church, coach Special Olympics, play disc golf, work on my Jeep Wrangler, and fly drones.
2004 Fergus Falls Education Association Teacher of the Year nominee
2005-2006 Fergus Falls Public Schools Excellence in Education award winner
2016-2017 Fergus Falls Public Schools Support Staff of the Year winner
2017 Special Olympics Minnesota Volunteer of the Year
2018 Froggy FM Hometown Hero
2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 "Best of Otter Tail County" Volunteer of the Year
2021, 2022, 2023 "Best of Otter Tail County" Charity of the Year (Fergus Falls Mowing Club)
2026 "Best of Otter Tail County" Best Drone Pilot for Hire
