Born: Kenmare, North Dakota
Education:
PhD in Curriculum and Instruction for Mathematics Education, University of Minnesota (2009)
Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics Education, Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD (1998)
Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Secondary Mathematics, Minot State University, Minot, ND (1972)
Career:
Professor Emeritus, Chadron State College
Professor of Mathematics, Chadron State College
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Chadron State College
Civic:
Volunteer, Closer to Home Program; Choir Member; American Legion; Volunteer, Family Math Nights and After-school Programs; Volunteer, Helping Seniors
Awards:
Recipient, Teaching Excellence Award, Nebraska State College System (2020); Recipient, Milton M. Beckman Lifetime Achievement Award, Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics (2018); Nominated, Board of Trustees, Chadron State Alumni Foundation
Memberships:
Member, Nebraska Association of Teachers of Mathematics (NATM); Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Member, Order of the Eastern Star
Family:
Daughter of Elton and Carol Peterson
Widowed
Seven Grandchildren
Hobbies:
Reading; Attending events at the college