I'm orginally from the suburbs of Chicago. I grew up spending my summers in beautiful Door County, Wisconsin. After high school, I decided to venture to a warmer climate in South Carolina and attended both Clemson University for my Undergraduate Degree in Elementary Education and The Citadel where I received my Masters of Education in Reading.
I haved lived in South Carolina, Massachusetts, Georgia, Michigan and now Texas. I have 2 daughters who both attended Beck and are now at Medlin.
I have taught in the early grades in both Kindergarten and First Grade as a Literacy Specialist as well as a Remedial Reading Teacher in grades 6-8.
When I am not in the classroom, I am often found tearing up the mountain biking trails on my bike, cooking, ballooning (I am also a professional Balloon Designer), spending time with my loved ones, or traveling.
I am excited for my 2nd year at Beck and look forward to working with these awesome teachers. I can't wait to build our class family together and watch your learning take off!
Some of my FAVORITES (besides my students that is😉)
Favorite Soda: Coke
Other Fav Drinks: I love Tazo Passion Tea, I drink it iced all the time! I also love Unsweet tea, Coffee (dark roast with a lil 1/2 & 1/2)
Favorite Snack: Fruit of all kinds, and charcuterie
Favorite Candy: Hi-Chews, Dark Chocolate, Peanut M&M's
Favorite Restaurant: Chuy's, AnaMia's, Jimmy Johns
Favorite Relaxing Activities: Getting a massage or manicure/pedicure, or going for a hike on a trail.
Favorite Pastimes: Reading, Exercising (weight lifting)
Favorite Place to Shop: Target, Amazon, Tyler's