Your Advisors
I was born and raised in Southwest Wisconsin and attended Southwest Tech after graduation from Riverdale High School. I started in the Accounting program, but eventually earned an Associate Degree in Business Management and an Associate Degree in Marketing. I used my education to start my career as the Marketing and Sales Manager for the House on the Rock Properties. Working in tourism was an amazing experience as I was able to travel all over North America promoting Wisconsin as a tourist destination. After eight years of traveling, I decided to make a change to be home more with my family and started my career at Southwest Tech in 2013.
I have worked in advising and career coaching roles at Southwest Tech since 2013. Since then, I have gone on to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Business and Human Relations. I also helped create the Southwest Tech Clay Target Team and enjoy coaching our students. Southwest Tech was an amazing start for me on my higher educational journey and I am excited to share and help guide you through all the great opportunities that Southwest Tech offers.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- Accounting
- Accounting Assistant
- Ag Power & Equipment Technician
- Agribusiness Science & Technology
- Auto Collision Repair & Refinish
- Automotive Technician
- Business Management
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement 2
- Golf Course Management
- Individualized Technical Studies
- Leadership Development
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Technical Studies-Journeyworker
I am a proud Lancaster Flying Arrow alumna, and continued my education post-secondary to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from UW-Madison, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Education from UW-Platteville. I spent the first several years of my professional career working in area school districts as a Wisconsin DPI certified Cross-Categorical Special Education Case Manager and Instructor. Transitioning to working with adult learners pursuing the next step of their educational journey is truly a dream come true! I am a learning enthusiast, and love finding ways to share this passion and facilitate curiosity and exploration for others. I am a certified Career Development Facilitator, and am constantly seeking out new opportunities to learn and grow.
My husband and I now reside back in the area on my family farm. We have been blessed with two children who fill our home and hearts with joy. We are an active, outdoors-loving family, who have grown into loving all of the perks of rural Southwest Wisconsin living. I also enjoy live music, good food, and good conversation.
Programs I Advise
- Undeclared/Undecided
- CNC Machining Operator/Programmer
- Health Information Technology
- Human Services Associate
- Individualized Technical Studies
- IT-Computer Support Technician
- IT-Network Specialist
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Supply Chain Assistant
- Supply Chain Management
- University Transfer - Associate of Arts/Science
- Welding
I grew up in Southwest Wisconsin and love small town, rural living! I decided to stay close to home in attending the University of Wisconsin – Platteville for my undergraduate education. I started as a Psychology Major as I wanted to help people and after a couple of changes, I found my place and earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a Human Resources Emphasis. I worked in Human Resources for a couple of years and after starting my family decided that was not the area I wanted to work in long term.
I started working at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Student Services and knew that working in education is where I belong. It was while working in Admissions and observing the impact that the advisors had with students that I knew one day I would become an Advisor myself. It is here that I have found my passion of helping students navigate their educational journey, exploring their interests, and helping to guide them along the way in their successes and failures. Watching students achieve their desired goals in learning, careers, and life is so incredibly rewarding. I look forward to working with each of you as you discover your passions.