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The most important thing to know about me is that I am a mom to my daughter, Margaret, and my son Will. My daugher attends University of Michigan and my son is a sophomore at AHS. I love to spend time with them, my husband and stepdaughters, our pets, and the rest of my large family, most of whom are teachers, too! I also enjoy spending time near the beautiful lakes of Michigan, reading, and getting together with friends. I enjoy travelling in Michigan and beyond, and my favorite trips have been to South Korea and Ireland! I am committed to welcoming and creating a safe and loving environment for all of my students and their families, regardless of their race, religion, orientation, or family structure.
I have enjoyed my life as a teacher for 15 years. I received degrees in both Elementary Education and Special Education from Michigan State University in 2001. I also hold a Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning. In my career I have taught students with visual impairments through the Lenawee Intermediate School District, Kindergarten in inner city Chicago as well as here at Alexander, and now 4th grade.
When it comes to my teaching philosophy, there are two posters I have in my classroom that sum it up quite well. The first says, "Every Child in Your Classroom is Someone's Whole World." I understand that every day when you drop your child off at school, you are entrusting me with your "whole world." I think of this when I choose how to talk to them, teach them, discipline them, and praise them.
The other poster reads, "Play is the highest form of research", a quote attributed to Einstein. Although standardized tests are becoming more and more a part of our children's education, I firmly believe that when they explore topics that interest them, tinker around with things, and engage with their classmates in authentic communication, the real learning is happening. I strive to make time for this learning every day in my class.
Please check out the page "What Goes On All Day?" to learn more about my teaching philosophy and how I teach my students.
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