Denise began her career as a mathematics teacher, expanding her experiences to include building administrator, PK–12 mathematics consultant, and US math recovery facilitator. Denise served on the board of directors for NCSM: Leadership in Mathematics Education as a fall seminar director and awards chair. She also had the distinct honor of serving on the writing team for NCSM Essential Actions: Coaching in Mathematics Education. Denise specializes in Pre-K–12  curriculum and instruction and assessment, and has served on the board of directors for the Michigan Assessment Consortium and Michigan Early Mathematics Taskforce. Denise has a passion for  developing and facilitating professional learning, immersing mathematics educators in content and pedagogy that enrich their abilities to facilitate learning for all students and support them as leaders in their respective roles. Denise’s hobbies include traveling, spending time outdoors, and enjoying time with her family.