Alumni Staff – Physical Education Teacher (1983-2018) & Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach (1985-2025)
Induction will take place September 19, 2025
Education:
- Bertha – Hewitt High School, Bertha, MN, 1979
- Moorhead State University, BS, Physical Education, Minor: Health Education, Coaching Certificate, 1983
- Southwest State University, MS, Education: Specialization in Educational Leadership, Physical Education and Health, 1998
Accomplishments/Work History:
- Physical Education teacher, Alexandria Public Schools, 1983-2018
- Head Girls Basketball coach, Alexandria Public Schools, 1985-2025
- The winningest female coach in Minnesota girls’ basketball history, with 728 career victories.
- Second on all-time wins in Minnesota Girls Basketball history with 728 wins.
- 14 state tournament appearances, including a Class AAA State Championship, 1997
- Inducted into the Moorhead State University Dragon Hall of Fame (Individual, 1999/Team, 2014), Bertha-Hewitt Hall of Fame (2022), Minnesota Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2018), and Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame (2003).
- Recognized as a National Coach of the Year Finalist and a three-time State Coach of the Year.
- Served as President of the Minnesota Girls Basketball Coaches Association and on various MSHSL committees.