My husband, Quentin, and I got married in July 2018 on the main stage at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts which was very special for us because we love to go to the theatre together. We also met while doing theater in high school. We have a daughter, Lilly, who was born in December 2019 and a son, Elton, born in December 2021. We love being outside in the fresh air as a family. When we have time, we like spending time playing board games and cards with our friends and family. On my own I enjoy dancing, performing in and choreographing musicals, shopping on Amazon and singing to show tunes.

 In my classroom and in life, I believe that determination and effort can take you far. While students are working in my classroom, we work hard at making progress on IEP goals. Teaching is a passion of mine and I love sharing that with my students. Seeing the look on my students’ faces when they are learning (especially when they have an “aha” moment) is gratifying and exciting. I learn as much from them as they do from me!

I use my experiences from my undergrad and graduate classes many times in my classroom to explain the importance of going to high school, college, and in my case, more college! It is fun to relate having “homework” along with my students and they love hearing about my grit and effort that I put in to overcoming struggles from classes and projects.

I believe learning needs to be fun and engaging. I encourage students to discuss with one another, share ideas and collaborate. The culture of my classroom is welcoming, positive, and a safe place for all students. We have many discussions about the power of “Not Yet.” We may not have mastered something… yet, but we will!

My Favorite Things:

Color: Pink and Teal

Season: Fall

Drink: Coffee, Dr. Pepper, and Water

Food: Chocolate and Pasta

Animal: Cat

Professional Experience