EDUCATION 

University of Nebraska Medical Center 

Master of Health Professions Teaching and Technology 2022 

Wichita State University 

Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene                                                                                                 2020 

Central Community College  

Associate of Applied Science Dental Hygiene                                                                           2003 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Central Regional Dental Testing Services

Clinical Board Examiner 2021 - current

Iowa Western Community College

Clinical Instructor — DHY 184 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 2023 - 2024

Didactic Instructor — DHY 183 Dental Hygiene Theory I 2024

Didactic Instructor — DHY 153 Dental Emergencies 2024

Didactic Instructor — DHY 211 Periodontology 2024

Central Community College 

Clinical Instructor – DENH 1650 Clinical Dental Hygiene I, II, III  2006—2022

Lab Instructor – DENH 1800 Local Anesthesia                                                                            2007—2022

Lab Instructor – DENH 1260 Oral Anatomy I 2016—2022 

Lab Instructor – DENH 1250 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 2018 – 2022 

Clinical Instructor – Community Health, Third City Community Clinic 2007 —2010 

Didactic and Lab Instructor - DENH 1460 Radiology  2021

Didactic Instructor - DENH 1260 Periodontology 2022

RELATED EXPERIENCE 

Central District Health Department

Public Health Dental Hygienist 2022 - 2023

Dr. Jory Crouch

Dental Hygienist 2022 - 2023

Dr. Chancy Hanquist

Dental Hygienist 2022 - current

Dr. Kristen Hermansen-Ryan 

Dental Hygienist                                                                                                                       2020 – 2021

Dr. Mark Driscoll 

Dental Hygienist           2014 – 2019  

Dr. Christopher Waters 

Dental Hygienist                               2010 – 2013  

American Dental Education Association 

Presenter 2019 

Nebraska Board of Dentistry 

Dental Hygiene Member          2019 – current 

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Dental Day             

Volunteer  2001 – current   

Project Connect

Volunteer 2019 - current

CERTIFICATIONS 

State of Nebraska Public Health Authorization  2010 – current   Perioscopy Endoscope Certification 2015   Expanded Scope Functions for Dental Hygiene 2018  ADEA Leadership Essentials for Allied Dental Educators 2018 – current   ADEA Allied Dental Faculty Leadership Development Program 2021

AWARDS 

Outstanding Student Award, Nebraska Dental Hygiene Association  2003  Dean’s List, Central Community College          2001 – 2003         Dean’s List, Wichita State University          2019 

Highest Distinction Award, University of Nebraska Medical Center 2022

MEMBERSHIPS 

Phi Beta Kappa, Central Community College 2001 – 2003  

American Dental Education Association 2018 – current   

American Dental Hygienists’ Association 2001 – current  

Nebraska Dental Hygienists’ Association  2001 – current  

Aurora Public Schools Parent Teacher Board 2020 - current

National Network for Oral Health Access 2022 - current