KMS Media Center

I am the KMS Library Media Specialist for grades K-12. I teach at the elementary school in the mornings and the high school in the afternoons.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from the University of Minnesota and a Library Media Specialist license and a Master's Degree in Information Media from St. Cloud State University. 

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My family moved to Kerkhoven when I was 5 years old, and except for my college years, I have been in the area since. My husband Jason, an agronomist and branch manager for Nutrien, also grew up in the KMS district and is the 5th generation in his family to farm in the area.  Our oldest child, daughter Sydney, is a dental student at the University of Minnesota. Our middle child, daughter Alexandra, is an OB nurse in Fargo and going to Bethel University to become a nurse midwife. Our youngest child, son Jacob, is a student at NDSU studying agriculture. 

When I am not teaching I enjoy reading, flower gardening, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with my family.

I have been a para in the KMS school district since 1991. I have worked in several areas.  I started in the library at the high school and then went to Title I with junior high students, I was then transferred to Early Childhood program. I then came to the elementary school and worked in Title I before I became a special education para-professional.  I am currently a para working in the media center in the elementary school.  I enjoy my work here where I get to see all the kids and help them pick out books to read.

I am a graduate of the first class of KMS High School-long ago.  I have lived in the area my whole life.  I am married and my husband has a construction business.  He is also a graduate of KSHS.  We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.  Several of my grandchildren go to KMS.

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In my spare time I like to read, garden, travel, kayak, fish, and the list could go on and on. I also like to spend time with the grandkids.

I have been a Para at KMS High School since 2006. Prior to working in the Media Center, I worked as a Special Education Para. I love my job in the Media Center because I get to see and visit with so many students.

I grew up on a farm by Raymond and graduated from Raymond High School. After high school, I went to St Cloud Technical College and received a degree in Dental Assisting.

My husband, Kevin, owns and operates Strandberg's Insurance Agency here in Kerkhoven. We have 3 grown daughters and a son-in-law who all graduated from KMS High School.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time at our lake cabin, baking, traveling and being with my family.