Welcome to 5th & 6th Grade ELA & Social Studies! 🍎📚

Hi! I am so excited to be your child’s 5th and 6th Grade ELA & Social Studies teacher this year!

My journey in education began at CSU Stanislaus, where I graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis in Writing, Teaching, and Rhetoric. After graduating, I began substitute teaching in California to gain hands-on classroom experience. During that time, I was recruited by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) to work as a Read 180 Consultant, where I supported literacy instruction and helped schools implement curriculum.

In 2019, I got married and chose to stay home to focus on building our family. Today, my husband and I are the proud parents of five wonderful children!

After a fulfilling season of raising my family, I returned to my passion for teaching in 2025. Most recently, I taught at Antelope Trails in Academy District 20, and I am thrilled to continue my teaching journey with 5th and 6th graders.

I absolutely love this age group! These years are filled with growing independence, curiosity, deeper thinking, and discovering who students are as learners. I am especially excited to help students strengthen their reading, writing, communication, and critical-thinking skills while exploring literature, history, culture, and the world around them.

It is an honor to be part of your student’s educational journey, and I look forward to creating a classroom where students feel challenged, supported, curious, and excited to learn!

A Few Fun Facts About Me ✨

When I’m not in the classroom, you can usually find me spending time with my family or diving into some of my favorite passions:

📚 Reading & Writing: As an English major, my love for stories and language never stopped! I love discovering new books and sharing my passion for reading, writing, and storytelling with my students.

🌿 Plant Enthusiast: I love tending to plants and bringing a little extra green and life into my spaces. There’s something so rewarding about watching something grow!

🧘‍♀️ Aerial Yoga: I enjoy practicing aerial yoga for strength, balance, flexibility, and, most importantly, fun!

I am looking forward to an amazing school year filled with growth, curiosity, meaningful conversations, and learning together! I can’t wait to see what this year brings. 🍎✨