Welcome to 4th grade. We are going to do so many fun things together this year. I love seeing students grow and learn.

I grew up on a farm in Greene County Illinois. I call it God's country. I actually still live on the farm.

I attending Holy Ghost School in Jerseyville, IL, before it combined with St. Francis. I went to Greenfield High School. After high school I attended SIU-Edwardsville and received my bachelor's degree in education with a concentration in math. I also received my master's in educational administration from SIU-Edwardsville.

Once I graduated with my bachelor's degree I did some substitute teaching before getting a job at St. Mary's teaching 6-7-8 grades math and art. After a few years I moved to 3rd grade and then to 4th. This will be my 10th year at 4th grade

I am a dog mom to Maggie. She keeps me busy. We are usually outside, unless we are binge watching true crime shows.

I love spending time with my family and friends.

Color: Pink, green, or camo

Food: Steak, pizza, burgers

Snacks: Pretzels, popcorn, granola bars

Drinks: Coffee, water, Diet Pepsi (regular or cherry), unsweetened iced tea

Fast Food: McDonalds, Jimmy Johns, Panera, Subway

Restaurant: Moonlight, Alfonzo's in Carrollton, IL, Charcoal House, Tony's, Bakers and Hale, Wild Pickins

Stores: Wal-mart, Target, Old Navy, White Birch, Farm and Home

Online: Amazon

Books: Mysteries or historical non-fiction