About Me

Hello Everyone!

I am the kindergarten teacher at Nettle Creek School.  This is my seventh year at Nettle Creek but my 19th year teaching.  I got my undergrad in Early Childhood Studies from Northern Illinois University in 2005.  Because I love trying to figure out how to reach each student individually, I went on to get my Masters in Special Education also from Northern (2009).  Go Huskies!!!  I also finished my English as a Second Language Endorsement through St. Francis.  I taught Early Childhood for 7 years in Plainfield and then spent 5 years teaching differing levels of Special Education at Saratoga Elementary.  I am beyond excited to be teaching K as this age level is my passion!!!!

I have been married for 16 years in August and have 2 children.  Leah is 14 and starting eighth grade and Joey is 12 starting sixth grade this year.  They keep me very busy with all of their activities.  We are huge Cubs fans and love traveling to the city when we can.  Spending time with my family is my favorite and we enjoy being outside as much as possible.  If you volunteer in the classroom you will quickly see (and hear) my love for singing!!!  I did my fifth triathlon at the beginning of August and love doing them!!!  I hope to find some more races to do throughout the year!  

I am always trying to learn new things to try out in the classroom.  I went to a conference in Tennessee this past summer and came back rejuvenated and ready to go.  I can't wait to start getting to know your children and making our classroom the best possible place for them to learn.