Welcome to Kindergarten at Dartmouth! I am thrilled to have the privilege of teaching your very special kindergartener. I believe that respectful, caring bonds with children and their families are the vital foundation for a wonderful kindergarten experience. As a teacher, I share with parents the responsibility for teaching your child and I welcome you into the classroom to be apart of these learning experiences.

I have a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Denver in Psychology. I graduated with a Master's Degree in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction also from the University of Denver. This is my second year at Dartmouth and I could not be more excited to be a part of such a wonderful community! This will be my fifth year teaching. Kindergarten is my true passion!

I was born and raised in Colorado and I am very close with my amazing parents. I love being active as I grew up a competitive figure skater. Today, I am yoga teacher certified. I also enjoy hiking, biking, running, and cooking healthy. I love sharing my life with my amazing husband, named Derek. We love exploring all that Colorado has to offer. We got married this past summer and couldn't be happier!

I believe that each child is unique, and each child learns in a different way. One of my jobs as a teacher is to help your child discover his or her individuality and work alongside them to maximize it. I want your child to LOVE school! That is why I bring love, laughter, passion, energy and meaningful project work into my classroom. I am always looking to personalize learning and engage every child's imagination. I believe in hands-on experiences, learning creatively, and having FUN!