I have been teaching at Jefferson Elementary since 2002. My husband and I live in Syracuse. We both enjoy traveling, camping, relaxing at the lake and wake surfing. I grew up in Nappanee, Indiana and attended NorthWood High school. While in high school I played on the volleyball and basketball teams and was actively involved in 4-H, showing lambs and pigs. I attended Grace College where I played on the volleyball team. After graduating from Grace College, I began teaching here at Jefferson right away. I have a masters degree in education from Olivet Nazarene University. I coached volleyball for 18 years at Warsaw High School, Grace College, and here at Jefferson.