My Journey...
20+ years of experience in education and prevention: creating and leading staff & student retreats & trainings to develop rapport, empathy, team building skills, and improve mental health- teaching both virtually and in-person
Leading me to...
Serving the youth & community in prevention and mental health services since 2007, focusing attention on empowering youth & adults through in a variety of wholistic wellness related topics
I am...
​... a BGSU graduate, earning my Bachelors and Master’s Degree in Education- teaching Elementary and Middle School level Math/Science Teacher, a recipient of the PRISM Grant and a GLOBE certified instructor
... an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist since 2007 receiving awards in the field
... the creator of a statewide youth-led video and nationwide awareness campaign to address suicide awareness and prevention which has been shared throughout national conferences and state-wide arenas to promote kindness and build empathy
... an Educational Content Creator
...creating and producing educational videos focusing on improving mental health, providing suicide awareness and prevention, gambling & gaming education and prevention, and interviews to propel great work forward!
...The over 100 videos created have gained momentum with over 1 million views reaching into treatment centers, correctional facilities, schools & universities, and for utilized for workplace wellness
...The 'Some Things To Think About' video series, has over 30+ videos created to educate, encourage, and empower others- each with a 'Listen, Reflect, and Apply' doc included for further reflection and growth!
... the Author of teaching modules through the BGSU C2S2 grant focusing on mental health & wellness utilizing the educational video content created
... a Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid and Teen Mental Health instructor (since 2015)- having taught hundreds of trainings aimed at reducing stigma around suicide, understanding the signs & symptoms of a mental health concern, and building awareness and empathy for others
... Equipped to teach Financial Literacy & Personal Finance education
...Trained in the TAPPING technique for stress relief & coping
Allowing me to...
​... be the Commencement speaker for a high school graduation
... a Keynote speaker for a virtual Youth Summit sharing the mental health awareness videos created
... the host of the ‘Look UP!’ show aimed to help reduce suicide rates through mental & spiritual wellness
... a Prevention Education Instructor- teaching Life Skills in grades 2-12, B.A.B.E.S. for 2nd graders, Expect Respect on Healthy Relationships, Art Intervention classes at the Juvenile Detention Center
... a Youth-Led Prevention/Ohio Teen Institute Planning Committee & Staff (2007-2020)- Leading groups and classes to help youth serve as leaders in their communities
... a PAX Good Behavior Game Partner, PAX Tools Trained (since 2014)- aimed to build empathy in the classroom, increase rapport, reduce classroom disruptions, and help students self-monitor and control​
As part a suicide awareness & prevention campaign, I created customized post-it-notes to share words of kindness & encouragement with others, as well as the video resources!
