Research
I have a solid background
in educational research, specifically in program/ curriculum development, building conceptual frameworks, developing effective
research questions and protocols, and qualitative education research techniques. In fact, I look at every day spent
in a school, classroom, or educational activity as "action research" and have taken a research-oriented stance towards
all of my work.
Let me help you define your research goals; assure that you are asking the "right"
questions; make sure your research is accurate, valid, and reliable; and just help get you working towards concrete deadlines
and goals. I have written a dissertation and know how to get it done in a finite period of time by setting tangible
goals and deadlines along the way. Clarify "the process" and you will find yourself able to do the work without
the pressure.
Professional Snowboard Instructing
I
completed my Level II American Association of Snowboard Instructor exam in 1998. I have enjoyed eight years of teaching
snowboarding at Copper Mountain and one at Beaver Creek. If you, your friends, or your child/ children are
interested in learning how to snowboard or just to perfect your turns in a relaxed, confidence-building environment,
please contact me directly so I can set up a private lesson for you through Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard School. I
have the flexibility to teach at any Vail or non-affiliate resort with advanced notice.
Alternative Settings
I have
extensive background in a number of outdoor sports and other activities. Rock climbing, hiking, ice skating, golf,
music, museums, and other non-school, non-home activities and settings are frequently great venues for reaching and working
with children. These and other activities can be worked into whatever educational solutions we feel are a best fit for
your child.
Wedding Officiating
Officiating weddings
is an honor I stumbled into when a friend asked me to perform her ceremony in 2004. Since then I have performed six
non-denominational weddings all over the U.S. and in Mexico. I hope to be performing my seventh in New Zealand in
October. I specialize in personalized, intimate wedding ceremonies in which the bride and groom are most able to express
their own wants, needs, and feelings. Let me help you and your loved ones plan and perform an event that will stand
out and will showcase the unique way you want your union to be known by those who witness your vows.