About Me

• My family and I live in Grand Rapids. Mason, my husband, and I have been married for 9 years. We have a daughter, Finley, who is 3, and a son, Brooks, who is 7 months old. Our family is completed with our 4 year old golden retriever named Rex. 

• I grew up in Saginaw, MI.

• My parents currently live in Bay City, MI, and my younger brother, Chris, lives in Nashville, TN.

• My mom, aunt, and mother-in-law are all teachers, too!

• What I teach are my passions; I love to travel and learn about history all over the state, country, and world, and I love expanding my book collection.

• My high school basketball team won a state title during my senior year, in December 2006. We went undefeated! I also played soccer, volleyball, and ran track throughout my middle and high school years.

• I backpacked Europe in 2013 and visited nine countries.

• I love to visit my Uncle Dan's cottage on Lake Huron over the summer.

• I like to shop. Too much.

• Coffee and candy are the way to my heart.

• My favorite things to watch are Top Chef and The Great British Baking Show, all things Star Wars, and anything that is spooky enough to scare me.

• One of my hobbies is curating the best playlists I can on Spotify.

• I have an uncanny memory for trivia, dates, song lyrics, and movie quotes. I consider it my super power.

Education Stats

• This will be my 15th year teaching and my 12th year in Caledonia.

• I received my B.S. in Secondary Education from Central Michigan University in 2012.

  • I am certified to teach English and history in grades 6-12. 

  • I've taught both subjects in grades 6-11 at different points in my career.

• I earned my M.A. in History from the University of Nebraska in 2019.

  • My major field of study was Early Europe, and my minor field of study was the Early 20th Century.

I love being a part of the Caledonia family and look forward to meeting the students, parents, and community members this year and in the years to come!