This is my 26th year of teaching, & 15th year here at MAV Central! Prior to teaching I was a paralegal. I was raised in Indiana, did my Bachelors Degree in Education at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. I have 3 grandchildren including twin grand daughters, they are my world, along with my beloved Sheltie dog Gabriel AKA "Gabe The Wonder Dog"! I played basketball in college, and love sports. I follow and cheer for Clemson football! GO TIGERS!
Interesting Fact: I once played and was in the money at a WSOP (World Series of Poker) tournament, and love Las Vegas!
I love the beach and the mountains equally, I have travelled to various places around the world, and last summer drove across the country with just my dog and primitive camped on an amazing trip to Yellowstone in Wyoming & Montana.
I really enjoy History, and I love working with students to help them appreciate history, and how an understanding of history makes us all a more well-rounded citizen in today's society. We learn History so we do not repeat the mistakes of mankind's past!
Parent Info MWH
What does student need for class?
Composition notebook,
CHARGED Chromebooks , pencil/pen
Classroom Wish List
Small Candy Items (rewards for review games)
Kleenex / Tissues or Paper Towels
Pencils
Major Tests (60%) : 4 or 5 per Quarter
Quizzes, classwork (40%) : 15-20 per Quarter
- Drop Lowest Quiz grade at end of Quarter
355-6574 (voicemail)
HW is only accepted late within 5 days of due date -10 for every day late.
EXTRA HELP Mon -Fri all lunches
• Encourage your student to study notes/vocabulary nightly, • If your student is failing tests, ask to see their notebook (HW should not take more than 15-20 minutes on a typical night, because I GIVE THEM TIME IN CLASS to do assignments) • Make sure your student is listening and paying close attention to class instruction, not just copying from the posted notes. I DO NOT ALLOW PHONES DURING CLASS-per district guidelines