She comes to Northwest from the University of South Dakota where she served as the induction coordinator for a Teacher Quality Partnership Grant. Prior to her time at South Dakota, she worked for 12 years as an elementary teacher in the public school districts of North Kansas City and Liberty. She has a Bachelor of Science in education from William Jewell College and a Master of Arts in teaching from Webster University. She is working toward her Doctor of Education degree in reading. Jaime Collins is office manager in Colden Hall and secretary for the Department of English & Modern Languages. Her previous work experience includes 15 years in human resources at Energizer and at New York Life Insurance Company, both in Maryville.