Education

Education is of deep importance to me. I've always self-taught myself, learned from reading and from action, from hands-on work. Then, later in life than the traditional learner, I went back to school and learned the critical thinking skills that have enriched my life ever since.

1999
Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts in History and Secondary Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Received Szoldt Prize, Donham Prize and Muelder Prize for writing in History and   American Studies
Inducted Phi Beta Kappa
2004
Carl Sandburg College, Galesburg, Illinois
Completed first year of CISCO networking certificate coursework