My Life map: Created by: GiGi Krause

  • Birth

    Birth

    Born in Seoul, Korea
  • Adoption

    Adoption

    My biological sister, Tonya and I were adopted when I was 2 1/2 years old and my sister was 4 1/2 years old
  • Grandma watching us when we were kids

    Grandma watching us when we were kids

  • Summer Trips to the cabin

    Summer Trips to the cabin

    From childhood to today
  • My First pet, Scotchy

    My First pet, Scotchy

  • Family Christmas Celebrations

    Family Christmas Celebrations

    Christmas with my Grandma Krause, sister Tonya, and cousins Tracie and Lori
  • First Day of School

    First Day of School

    Kindergarten at Fair Oaks Elementary School
  • Our Family's First House

    Our Family's First House

    Our first family house was located in North Minneapolis
  • Birthday Celebrations

    Birthday Celebrations

    We always celebrated birthdays with big extended family celebrations
  • Trip to Ireland - Blarney Castle

    Trip to Ireland - Blarney Castle

    My best friend Patty's father was from Ireland. We stayed with his large family throughout Ireland for a month. This is where we kissed the Blarney stone.
  • Birth of my first niece and godchild, Kaitlyn

    Birth of my first niece and godchild, Kaitlyn

    I am blessed to have 5 godchildren my nieces: Kaitlyn and Chanel, my nieces children, Easton and Emmy and
    my cousin's son, Keegyn
  • Graduation from Anoka High School

    Graduation from Anoka High School

    1985 - 1989
    My senior year I was Key Club President
  • Wedding Celebrations

    Wedding Celebrations

    This is my Cousin Tracie's wedding. I am pictured with my sister Tonya and cousins Kristin and Lyndsey.
  • UMD

    UMD

    Attended from 1989 - 1993. I double majored in Teaching Social Studies and Sociology.
  • Master's From Bethel University

    Master's From Bethel University

    Master of Education in Special Education EBD and SLD
  • First Teaching Position in Anoka- Hennepin

    First Teaching Position in Anoka- Hennepin

    I was a special education setting III EBD Teacher at Jackson Middle School for 5 years
  • My first house

    My first house

    I purchased my first house in Andover
  • My first administrative Position in Anoka- Hennepin Schools

    My first administrative Position in Anoka- Hennepin Schools

    I was a Special Education Consultant for 4 years
  • Engagement to John

    Engagement to John

    Although we did not get married, we are still good friends
  • St. Mary's University

    St. Mary's University

    Completed the Director of Special Education Certification
  • My dog Toby

    My dog Toby

    Toby is now 14 years old
  • EdD from Bethel University

    EdD from Bethel University

  • Educational Consultant

    Educational Consultant

    After I complete my EdD, I hope to reach out and become an independent Educational Consultant or Adjunct Teacher at the Community College or University level
  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

    When I retire, I want to tutor or volunteer either domestically or overseas