Background and experience
Educated environmental psychologist from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences. Wrote a master's thesis for the acoustics firm Brekke & Strand AS on the restorative effects of open spaces/nature areas in relation to the perception of human-made noise. Holds a bachelor's degree in Language and Literature from the University of South-Eastern Norway, with a thesis on the literature of Dag Solstad. Also holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, including various individual courses in philosophy and guidance counseling.
Work experience includes psychiatry at DPS Døgn Sykehuset Innlandet, child welfare services, acute and psychosis ward at Sanderud, scientific assistant, animal caretaker at Bjørneparken, nature guide for the Norwegian Wild Reindeer Centre, and many years in the bookstore industry.
Teaching
Teaching experience from: Practical Pedagogical Education (PPU), and Teacher Education in practical and Aestetich subjects (LUPE).