When I was in the 4th grade, I traveled to Colonial Williamsburg with my parents. It was my first time seeing a "living history" museum, similar to Sturbridge Village and Plimouth Planation. From that moment on, I became infatuated with history! I love making it come alive for people, sharing people's stories, investigating, questioning, and truly trying to bring history alive for students.

I am also a huge fan of traveling, and my family loves to try to visit a new state every year; the more states, the happier we are! We had big plans for this summer to add on even more states, but that will have to wait. I have also been fortunate enough to travel to Europe three times, the last time with my mother, husband, and son. Teaching history AND geography is a dream come true for me! Encouraging students to explore new places, online and in person, local and abroad, is a passion of mine.

You may also have figured out some of my other interests and passions! Here's a break down of me, Mrs. Sturtevant.

Kids: 1 son, Alex, who is going into 6th grade too!

States I've lived in: New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts.

College: University of Connecticut (Go Huskies!)

Countries I've visited: Canada, Mexico, and a few in Europe!

States I've been to: 35/50 and Washington D.C.

Pets: We LOVE dachshunds in our house. Currently, we are the proud companions of Friedrich von Steuben, aka Fred.

Hobbies: Tap Dancing, Reading, Yoga, Seeing Broadway Musicals, Traveling, eating chocolate

Harry Potter House: Ravenclaw (with a bit of Slytherin too)

Favorite Book: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Favorite Color: Purple, Blue & Purple/Blue

Favorite Cartoon Characters: Donald Duck & Perry the Platypus

Favorite Movie: The Sound of Music (but I like many others)

Favorite Harry Potter character: Professor McGonagall

Favorite state NOT in New England: Alaska, Idaho and Pennsylvania

Favorite country: Switzerland & Poland

Favorite Musical: Toss up between Les Miserables, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar & Hamilton