Welcome Smarties! I am excited to be your teacher this year.  It is going to be a year filled with lots of new learning adventures.  I can't wait to get to know all about you, but first, here is a bit about me...

When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my family.  They are my favorite people to be with (other than YOU!)  Mr. McCarty, AJ, and I enjoy the outdoors.  We like to hike, ski, camp, and spend time at the beach.  AJ loves sports, so we are usually watching him play soccer or surf or golf, or, or, or!  He likes to keep us busy!

I have been a teacher since 1998, but I came to Del Mar in 2004 and made Torrey Hills my home school ever since.  Although most of my years at Torrey Hills have been in primary grades, I am thrilled to now be part of the wonderful team of teachers in 4th grade.  I love our school and our school district because we are like a family.  Staff members are helpful and supportive and truly care about doing their absolute best to help kids learn. I feel a huge sense of pride to be included in such a wonderful educational community that provides so many amazing educational opportunities for students.

Education

• Eastern Illinois University; BS in Elementary Education, Early Childhood

• California State University, Fullerton; MS in Reading, Reading Specialist Credential

• CLAD Certificate 

Experience

• Torrey Hills School, Del Mar Union School District;  Fourth Grade, 2021 - Present

• Launch Distance Learning Program, Del Mar Union School District; Second Grade, 2020-2021

• Torrey Hills School, Del Mar Union School District;  Second, First, Kindergarten, 2004-2020

• Eucalyptus School, Hawthorne School District; First, Fifth, Kindergarten, 1998-2004

Contact:  smccarty@dmusd.org