Personal Information:

• I have a wonderful partner in life, my husband Mike, who is also an educator.

• I am the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Ashley and Heidi, both Arapahoe graduates and forever Warriors!

• My husband and I are the doting grandparents of Malakai and Andi.

•  Charlie is our four-legged family member.

• This is my 22nd year teaching Special Education at Arapahoe.  

• In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking, and biking along the Platte with my husband.  I also enjoy reading and gardening, and I love live music, especially  outdoor venues.  

Teacher Preparation:

• University of Denver, MA in Special Education

• Metropolitan State College, BA in Communication Disorders

School Involvement 

Past &Present:

• Department Co-Chair: Learning Support Services (2016-2022)

• Standardized Testing Accommodations Coordinator (2004-2016)

• Student Intervention Team (2018-2020)

• New teacher mentor (varied)

• Case Manager (2002-present)

• Co-teacher: Extended Algebra 1/2 (2017-present)

• Algebra I PLC (2017-present)

• Guidance Counseling PLC (2016)

• Language! PLC (2015)

• Learning Support Services PLC (2013-14)

• Key Club sponsor (2003-2013)

• Bowling Club sponsor (2012-2013)