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Education
M.A. School Library Studies - University of Northern Iowa (2023)
M.A. Teaching, Leadership and Cultural Competency - University of Iowa (2018)
Talented and Gifted Endorsement - University of Iowa (2015)
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction - University of Saint Mary (2004)
B.A. in Elementary Education-University of Iowa (1990)
Experience
Ho‘okele Elementary (2019-Present), Kapolei, HI
ELA Specialist/Advanced Academics (2016-2019), LaGrange, IL
Differentiation Support Teacher (2015-2016), Wilmette, IL
Classroom Teacher (1990-2015), Nebraska & Illinois
Color: Blue
Books:
A Wrinkle In Time by Madeline L'Engle
Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt
Gregor the Overlander (series) by Suzanne Collins
Thank You, Omo! by Oge Mora
Honu and Moa by Edna C. Moran
On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports by Christine Brennan
App/Website: Beanstack, Sora, TikTok, and Instagram
Foods: Portillos and Manny's Deli in Chicago, Chicago's famous deep dish pizza, Maid-Rite (Iowa loose-meat sandwich), milk chocolate
Sports: Caitlin Clark, college football and basketball
Sports Teams: College: Iowa Hawkeyes and UNI Panthers; Professional: ⚾ Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Places: The upper Midwest where I'm from, Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City
Hobbies/Free Time: I enjoy time with my son Christopher, exploring with my husband George, and laughing at our silly cat Peep. I LOVE watching college football and basketball (Go Hawkeyes and Panthers!) and baking sourdough bread.