My family, and I love to canoe, hike, swim, and camp together. In my spare time I love to read and am always looking for great book recommendations. I am thrilled to start my 16th year teaching middle school students. Illinois State University is where earned my bachelor’s and master's degrees. My goal is to build a collaborative learning community. In Science, we will be utilizing problem solving skills and hand-on activities. I am delighted to start another year with the exciting and caring Team 7A!