I'm a lifelong twin ports resident who lives on the other side of the bridge. I have been teaching since 1997 and have taught in grades three, four, five, and six. I have also served as a Technology Integration Specialist at Nettleton School, where I taught technology skills students in grades K-6 and worked with teachers to integrate technology into their lessons. My approach to teaching is to focus on developing a trusting relationship with my students by creating a safe and supportive learning community. Once that has been developed, we can focus our efforts on academics. I truly enjoy teaching and consider myself lucky to be able to work with children and the wonderful staff at Nettleton School.

Education:
Master's of Arts Degree in Education in Learning Technologies, University of St. Thomas - 2006
Master's of Education Degree in Education, University of Minnesota, Duluth - 2001
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Elementary Education, University of Minnesota, Duluth - 1997
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology, University of Minnesota, Duluth - 1997

Hobbies and Interests: hiking, camping, working out, bike riding, local theatre, watching and playing most any sports, card games (especially cribbage), designing and building houses