

Personal Married with two young daughters. Education PhD in Education at Capella University focused on adult education. The dissertation topic is related to reflective journals. JD with Distinction from UND BS in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude from National College. Work Experience Current: Currently a professor and librarian for the first completely online law school. Business/Life Coach and Public Speaker Former occupations: Thomson West (Westlaw): Manager of Telephone Account Management, Team Coordinator, Reference Attorney. General Practice lawyer: family, criminal, small business and real estate law. Instructor: Both online and face to face instruction for undergraduates, primarily paralegal students. Professional Development It is a coach's job to continually develop themselves to learn to help you learn. Here are some of the professional development activities I have undergone: CoachU - Coaching for High Performance - course through Capella University. Coaching Certification Program - program through Telemasters(tm). Coaching, the Inside Out Advantage - course through Thomson University (TU). Brainbench Certifications in Training, Coaching, Time Management, etc. Managing Difficult People (TU) Situational Leadership (TU) Hire Right (TU) Group Facilitation Skills (ICA, MCA) Civil & Family Mediation Member: Minnesota Coaches Association, Minnesota State Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association, Toastmasters International (Distinguished Toastmaster award (DTM) attained). |

