Education

Middle School Education Certification, May 2005

Avila University, Kansas City, Missouri

     - Outstanding Beginning Teacher, 2006
        Missouri Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (MACTE)

Law Degree, May 1992

Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana

     - Research Assistant, American Legal History

     - London Law Program, London, England

     - Christian Legal Society

     - Clarinet, University Symphony Orchestra
     - Legal Aid Clinic

Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, May 1989

Drury College, Springfield, Missouri

     - Majors in History (4.0 GPA) and English (3.69 GPA)

     - Minor in Latin

     - Sigma Pi Fraternity

     - Mortar Board Honor Society

     - Nominee, Outstanding Senior Man
     - Outstanding Achievement Award in History

     - Lectures Chairperson, Student Government

     - Principal Clarinet, College Band and Orchestra

High School Diploma, May 1985
Raytown South High School, Raytown, Missouri

     - Principal Clarinet, Band and Orchestra
     - Science Club
     - National Honor Society
     - Speech and Debate