Hi there! I am originally from California, specifically the Bay Area and more recently San Diego. My family relocated to Evergreen 5 years ago, so I decided to follow them, quickly after. I couldn't be happier! I received my Master's of Education, in Curriculum and Instruction, and my credential from Notre Dame De Namur University. This will be my fourth year at Fireside, and my eight year teaching first grade. Outside of teaching I love to read, cook, and spend time running and hiking with my german shorthaired pointer, Phoebe.
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
Welcome to First Grade! I started teaching in 2004 at Flatirons Elementary school where I have taught first and second grade. I came to Fireside in 2017 and am so grateful to be part of the Fireside community.
I went to the University of Colorado on a running scholarship and ran for the cross-country and track teams. I graduated from CU with a B.A. in Elementary Education, Psychology, and Kinesiology, and a M.A. in Reading and Literacy with an endorsement in Literacy K-12. I also have a Master's in Teacher Leadership and am a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I am an avid runner and love to hike, read, travel, and spend time with my husband and our two beautiful daughters (ages 10 and 11). I am looking forward to an exciting new school year as I am determined to learn, teach, grow, and achieve with my new second grade family.