Debbie has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mary in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information Systems. She has worked for Bismarck State College since July 1990 in various positions and moved into the Computer Training Coordinator position in November of 1997.

Debbie has done numerous software training sessions and has completed 2 years of training in the Cisco Networking Academy program. Debbie is a Cisco Certified Network Association (CCNA) Professional and a Cisco Academy Instructor. She has passed the Microsoft Office Specialist exams in the latest versions of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.

"When I see that the student understands something for the first time, that's one of the best things about teaching," says Debbie. Seeing her students' attitudes change from fear to confidence is another aspect of teaching that Debbie enjoys. Debbie says her students often comment that they are comfortable in her classes. "I think its important to keep the instruction at the right level for the students." Debbie is part of the team in BSC's Division of Continuing Education, Training & Innovation and, at home, she and her husband have their own A-team ages 12, 11, and 8.