This is my 17th year teaching elementary art--my 3rd year teaching  at Jennings, and my 7th year at McKinley.  (I've previously taught for 4 years at Monroe Elementary School, and 6 years at Middlebrook Elementary School)

I have a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Counseling and a double major in Psychology from The University of Connecticut.  I have an art education certification and a masters degree in art education from SCSU, and a 6th year in from SNHU.  I am currently working on earning my 7th year.

I have two children (Matthew 7, & Samantha 9), a dog (Lexi), two cats (Newman & Lola), and one husband (Josh)

I enjoy wearing crazy earrings (and have over 120 pairs!)

Claude Monet is my favorite artist

My favorite foods flavors are cheese & crackers, nuts, and chocolate covered caramel turtles 

Pencil (observational drawing) and arranging flowers are my favorite art mediums

I enjoy spending my time gardening, volunteering with Samantha's Girl Scout troop, doing jigsaw puzzles, volunteering at the animal shelter, & teaching swimming and horseback riding lessons

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would revisit Maui, HI

Fun facts about me:  I can juggle and I used to work on a cruise ship