I am passionate about helping students care about learning and learn about caring.  

I grew up in the Lincoln and Hickman areas.  After graduating from Doane College, I began teaching at Eastridge Elementary.  Later I helped open Lux Middle School.  From there I moved south....to Cochabamba, Bolivia.  I served as a missionary teacher at Carachipampa Christian School for twelve years.  I worked with students and families from over fourteen different countries.  I came back to Lincoln in 2013 with two suitcases and my two dogs. I returned to teaching here in Lincoln; most recently I was at Saratoga.  I am delighted to now join the Roper community, and am excited about getting to know my second-grade students!

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