Hello everyone!

My name is Ms. Griffiths, and I am a 6th grade Math and Science Teacher with Bear Valley Middle School in the Escondido Union School District. I am a graduate of San Diego State University where I earned my bachelor's degree in Journalism as the first college graduate from my family. I worked in the publishing field for more than ten years, before earning my Multiple Subject teaching credential, becoming a middle school math and science teacher in 2000.

I have been married to Mr. Todd Allison since January 1990. We have a 30 year old son named Christopher.

I have experience working with students of all ages, from kindergarten to community college. I started my classroom teaching experience in Escondido at Hidden Valley Middle School, and then I transferred to Bear Valley Middle School as part of the original teaching team in 2004.

I am passionate about outdoor education, public education and learning . I enjoy hiking and taking students outdoors. I have hiked in the Alps, Mount Whitney, Angel's Landing, and The Narrows.

My goal for the next 5 years is to not only grow as an educator, but to earn my scuba diving certification, learn how to surf, improve my over-night back packing ability, hike Cactus to Clouds in Palm Springs and Machu Picchu in Peru.