Provide support for Plant Science content areas in Teaching and Extension:
- Plant science related youth outreach
- Ag Biotechnology education
- State Coordinator for Junior Master Gardener(R) Program
- Teaching Horticulture 10100, ASEC/HORT 21200, and AgEd Learning Community
- 4-H/FFA Horticulture, Crops, and Soils State Judging Contests
- 4-H Plant Science Workshop
- Research in how to best support STEM student learning related to plants
Informal science, agriculture and environmental education through youth gardening including the Junior Master Gardener (R) program. Utilizing youth gardening as a teaching tool for topics related to STEM education Biotechnology Education, especially related to the use of technology in teaching. American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Grew up in Upper Michigan (yes, I am a Yooper!) on a small farm. We spend as much time as we can up there, especially in the summer. I was very active in 4-H growing up, and have a passion for teaching people why plants are cool. Current hobbies include: photography, gardening, reading, wine appreciation, watching the Green Bay Packers, travel and being super-mom for my son Wesley.
| BS |
Michigan State |
Botany - Plant Physiology |
| MS |
University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics |
| PhD |
University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics |