I am an OC graduate, I attended Ontario Christian School from K-12th grade. I attended Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. I graduated in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. After college I worked at Chino Hills Christian Preschool for 3 years, while there I taught preschool for 2 years and I was a Kindergarten Aide for 1 year, during that year I also taught PE, Music & Computers to the Kindergartners. I was a substitute teacher for 1 year at the Chino Unified School District and the local Christian schools in the area. I had the opportunity to sub for grades K-8 which was a great experience. I received my master’s degree from the University of La Verne in 2006. In 2014, I received my California Clear Teaching Credential from the University of Riverside. I have been teaching at Ontario Christian since 2006. I taught 3rd grade for 10 years and this is my 10th year teaching 2nd grade, I love it! I continue to learn and grow by attending conferences to help me learn how to best meet the needs of my students.
I was born and raised in a Christian home on my family dairy farm here in Ontario. My parents live in the area and I enjoy spending time with them often. In 2013, my husband Dave and I got married. My husband works at Trader Joe's. We have two amazing little boys and we are enjoying being parents! My oldest son is in 5th Grade this year, my youngest is starting 2nd Grade. My family attends Crosspoint CRC in Chino. We really enjoy learning about God's word and raising our boys to learn about Him too. As a family, we enjoy going to the beach, traveling, day trips, and spending time with our family and friends.
I feel that God has blessed me with the ability to work with and relate to children. I believe that children are a special gift from God. God has given each child unique gifts and talents, I enjoy learning about those gifts and helping my students succeed. I am very grateful that I was able to attend a Christian school my entire life. Being a Christian educator, I have the opportunity to share about our Savior and what he has done for us. I am blessed to partner with parents and the faculty here at OC in teaching our students about God, his word and His wonderful creation. I pray that God will use me to make a difference in the lives of the children here at Ontario Christian.