"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."
-William Arthur Ward
The above quote says it all. I am an enthusiastic, passionate, energetic teacher who strives to inspire children to ask questions, be curious, gain independence, blossom in self-confidence, and SIMPLY want to learn-no matter what. I consider myself a lifelong learner, and every year students teach me, inspire me, and open my mind to endless possibilities.
This is my 21st year teaching in Lakeshore Public Schools. I started as a kindergarten teacher, moved to second grade for three years, and have been teaching first grade for the last fifteen years of my career.
I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. After working a few years, I continued my education at Western Michigan University and received a Master's degree in special education.
Not only a teacher, I have two children who attend Lakeshore Public Schools. One is a tenth grader and the other an eighth grader. My husband works at the Berrien County Juvenile Center.
Although I was not born and raised in Southwest Michigan, this is our home. We love the area and Lakeshore Public Schools.
This is my 21st year teaching in Lakeshore Public Schools. I started as a kindergarten teacher, moved to second grade for three years, and have been teaching first grade for the last fifteen years of my career.
I graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in elementary education. After working a few years, I continued my education at Western Michigan University and received a Master's degree in special education.
Not only a teacher, I have two children who attend Lakeshore Public Schools. One is a tenth grader and the other an eighth grader. My husband works at the Berrien County Juvenile Center.
Although I was not born and raised in Southwest Michigan, this is our home. We love the area and Lakeshore Public Schools.
 I love taking advantage of living in the fruit belt! |
 Lilly, our puggle, likes to help me create lesson plans and check papers. |
GO WOLVERINES!!!