I constantly feel that I learn more from my students than they learn from me. I love the enthusiasm, courage, and determination I see in their eyes. This is what draws me to working with children and also what drives me to have high expectations of students. I want students to embrace their potential, and begin to believe they can do more than they imagined. To me this is the definition of learning.

Background: 

• 8 years owner/tutor at Academic Associates Learning Center 
  3 years paraprofessional at Washington Middle School
  5 years at Chinook Middle School as a resource math and reading teacher

Academics:

• Bachelor's K-8 certification and P-12 Special Education certification
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with minor in Behavior Management