Ms. Erika Boeckmann

About Me

I am a 2010 graduate of Blackburn College.  My degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a minor in biology.  During my undergrad education I played four years of NCAA Division III soccer.  At Blackburn, I also participated in the work program working in the President's Office and as a TA in the Biology Department.  In addition I worked an internship at Prairie Farms Dairy, in Carlinville IL as a lab technician assistant.  After graduating I worked another internship with National Great Rivers Research and Education Center studying genetic variation in the invasive species Canary Reed Grass.  I then moved on to working as a lab technician with a small pharmaceutical testing company in St. Louis Mo. 
In the fall of 2011 I went back to Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, taking graduate chemistry classes.  In the summer of 2012 I began the Masters of Arts in Teaching. 

I grew up in New Baden IL and enjoy spending time playing sports, and being outdoors.  I love hanging out with my fiance Brad, family and friends and playing with my dog Darla.  With any free time I enjoy gardening, sewing, and quilting.

2010 Blackburn College Women's Soccer Seniors.
 
With parents at Blackburn College 2010 Commencement

St. Louis Botanical Gardens, a favorite getaway location.

My two favorite companions, Darla and Brad!