I graduated from WSU with a teaching certificate and earned my master's degree in elementary reading and math.  This will be my 16th year as a teacher. I started my career teaching 3rd grade for a few years. I then decided to teach Title I reading and math for eight years, where I worked with K-6 students that needed extra support to reach grade level expectations. After that, I taught Kindergarten and now 1st grade.  

I am married to an amazing man that loves his family, golf, and basketball. We have two sons, Tanner and Wyatt, who both attend Horizons (4th and 2nd). A puppy named Lucy has recently joined our family.

Some of my favorite things:

• color: navy blue
• food: mac and chz, sushi
• music: soft rock/country
• hobby: decorating, family time

• Reading
• Specialist
• Reading/Snack
• Recess
• Leveled Reading Groups
• Lunch/Recess
• Math
• Leveled Math Groups
• Recess
• Writing or Science
• Second Steps (social emotional curriculum)
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