It is an honor to in my fifteenth year at Highlands. The path which brought me to Highlands is well traveled and goes to many places.
Both of my parents were in the military, resulting in many, many moves and a love for history and travel. After graduating from St. Louis Park I attended Minnesota State University, Mankato to obtain an education degree. My hobby with technology lured me away from education and after an internship with IBM, I decided to place college on hold and pursue a career with computers. With how impersonal and frustrating the computer world can be, my love for computers dwindled. Returning to Mankato I completed my degree in education and plan to spend the rest of my career in this amazing and rewarding field.
In fact, all my years of teaching have occurred at Highlands, and over the years I have enjoyed experiences in 3-4 Discovery, Intermediate CP, and most recently in 4-5 Discovery with my wonderful partner Patty Frier. Each year brings unique personalities and experiences. These journeys give me insight on how truly special Highlands Elementary really is.
It is always such a joy to learn about the new students and families in 4-5 Discovery, and I'm very excited about this school year!