I am an independent filmmaker,  former gifted/talented coordinator, and video production instructor. I have  worked for more than 26 years mentoring students in a variety of film projects from documentary to narrative to weekly news shows.  I created my own production company 14 years ago and have been working on short independent documentary projects. ever since. My films focus on seemingly ordinary individuals with extraordinary stories.   My work has been screened at several film festivals throughout the midwest.  Delano Heroes  received honorable mention at the Moving Pictures Film Festival sponsored by the Minnesota History Center and Grin and Bear It received and Honorable Mention at the Shamrock Film Festival in Rosemount.  I am  a member of Film North, Minnesota Film Arts, and MNWIFT.  I served on the board of the Minnesota Women in Film and Television and am a past President of the Minnesota Educators of the Gifted and Talented

Beyond New Beginnings-Completed Documentary is now available! (click to watch below)

The Beyond New Beginnings Program supports and nurtures young moms and their children as they gain independence in safe, stable homes while being actively involved in the New Beginnings High School Program, post-secondary education and/or employment by empowering them to become healthy, engaged, members of a community. This documentary will highlight the strengths of the program, aspirations for the future and highlight the success stories of this community funded program.   Through personal interviews and footage from inside the everyday activities of the residents the story will unfold.