I received my BS from the University of Minnesota. I teach Family and Consumer Science at South Campus and a variety of elective classes at AEC. In my spare time I enjoy quilting, knitting and baking.  I am married and I have a bulldog named Gracie. As you can see from the photo, Gracie enjoys my homemade dog treats.

My Contact Information

South Campus   218-454-5362 
  8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
AEC   218-454-5415
after 1:00 p.m. 

email me

Foods 9 is a hands-on elective course one semester in length. The emphasis of the course is:

• Nutrition and Healthy Food Choices
• Safe Food Handling
• Kitchen Safety
• Food Preparation Techniques
• Working As A Team
• Following Directions
• Develop Independent Living Skills

Students will work in kitchen groups of 4-5 people depending on class size. Students will change kitchen groups every three weeks. Labs are planned and students assigned food preparation jobs and clean up jobs rotate each lab.

Notebooks will be provided and remain in the classroom. It is the student's responsibility to maintain their folder. Folders will be graded throughout the semester. Students must always have something to write with in class.

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Living On Your Own  is an elective class for juniors and seniors one semester in length. Students with a 2.0 or higher GPA may also earn 1 credit in Money Management Skills through Central Lakes College as part of the College in the School program. Students study a variety of topics related to independent living:

• Communication Skills
• Money management & Credit
• Career Exploration
• Consumer Skills
• Apartment Search &  Lease  Information
• Insurance
• Buying a Car

Living On Your Own students should have a three-ring binder for class information and always have something to write with in class daily.

Grading: Foods 9 and Living On Your Own

90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79%   C
60-69%   D
Below 59%  No Credit
 

Make Up Work...

• Students have two days per day absent to turn in work.
• Missed class work is found in the class hour drawer.
• Students are responsible for their make up work.
• Students should check with the instructor if they have any questions.
• Unexcused absences--NO CREDIT for all work that day in class.

Late Assignments...

• Receive half credit.
• Must be turned in within seven days of the due date or no credit.
• Extra Credit opportunities will be available throughout the course.
• Assignments prior to labs must be completed and turned in or NO lab participation that day.

Classroom Expectations...

• Students need to be in their assigned seats when the bell rings.
• School tardy policy will be enforced.
• Electronic devices are not allowed; school policies will be followed.
• No back packs or tote bags allowed in the classroom--Foods 9
• No hoods are to be worn in class.
• Always have something to write with. I will not loan pencils. I do sell pencils for .25.
• Food and beverages from outside the class are not allowed.
• Students will wait in their seats until the bell rings and they are dismissed by the teacher.
• Be respectful of yourself, fellow students, teacher and equipment.
• Students must do the assigned jobs during labs and cooperate with group members.

 Lab Expectations and Procedures--Foods 9

• Everyone participates throughout the lab.
• Hair must be tied back if long enough.
• Aprons are tied and worn ALL hour.
• Students need to remain in their own kitchens.
• Kitchen groups sit together to eat at assigned tables.
• Students misbehaving in labs will be warned and if the infraction is serious, they will be immediately removed from the lab and receive no credit.
• Cooperation with in the kitchen group is very important. Students need to do their job assignments for each lab.
• Students that do not complete and turn in required assignments prior to the lab, will not be allowed to participate in the lab activity that day. Students may make the product at home for credit.
• Any students snapping towels in lab will be immediately sent to ISS.