About Me

Hello and welcome to 5th grade! This year I will be teaching two sections of Science, and one section of Language Arts/Social Studies. I am so happy you're here!

This is my third year at Barton Creek Elementary, and my sixth year teaching! 

I was born in Washington State, and raised in a military family. My dad's job in the US Navy took us all around the world. I've had the opportunity to live in both Italy and Japan, as well as travel and experience many countries and cultures across Europe and Asia. I graduated from Washington State University with a degree in Elementary Education, and began my teaching journey in Second Grade at Jefferson Elementary School. After three wonderful years on the Palouse, my partner Brian and I were looking for a change and decided to make the move to Austin! We've been here ever since and are loving it.

Like many PNW natives, I love hiking, camping, and enjoying the outdoors! Creating art, whether it be painting, journaling, or scrapbooking, is my passion (alongside teaching, of course!).  I take film photography, and am a lover of lattes, bookstores, and plants. 

I look forward to working together with you this year to ensure your student's success in fourth grade! Please feel free to reach out to me via email. Cheers to a fantastic year!

Film of summer adventures in Mexico City and Washington State