Teaching is my passion, but my number one love is to spend time with my family. I enjoy traveling together even if they are the weekend soccer and baseball tournaments. I love watching movies, shopping, camping, and reading. I also spend a lot of time researching new ideas for my class and even attended a conference this summer on writing. I attended college at Chico State University and earned my degree in Liberal Studies. Then I completed my credential at St. Mary's College in Moraga, California with a CLAD certificate. I have taught in Lafayette and Eureka Union School Districts. This is will be my 21st year teaching and I still get excited about learning new things! I have taught kindergarten through fourth grade and have been fortunate to work with wonderful kids, teachers and parents.