2021-2022 marks my twenty-second year teaching at TPJHS. I moved to the desert at the age of 21, having just earned my B.S. degree in education from Ohio University. I hold credentials in English, German, and CLAD, and am certified in the LANGUAGE! reading intervention program, which I taught for two years. Outside of school, I enjoy working out (especially Zumba classes) and reading. I occasionally appear on stage at Theatre 29. My favorite pastime is spending time with my 2 daughters and husband. I also enjoy singing, dancing, playing guitar, and spending time with my pets.