I have been teaching at Hellgate High School since the 1996-97 school year. I graduated from the University of Montana with a BA in English and Sociology and Secondary Teaching Certificate.   I also have a Masters in Education with an emphasis in Special Education for the  Educationally Handicapped K-12.  I have 15 years teaching in an Alternative High School and other programs for At Risk Students with Behavior Management Skills and Individualizing Programs.   I currently teach Resource classes at Hellgate for Freshmen and Seniors in English and Study Skills.  I case-manage students with all disabilities and advocate for their education.