Number of Years Employed at St. Ann Catholic School: Eight Years
Education: BS Elementary Education, University of Illinois
Work Experience: 1990-1995: Christ the King School, KCMO 1st Grade and 7th/8th Literature 2007-2012: The Barstow School 6th Grade ELA 2013-Present: St. Ann Catholic School, 2nd Grade, 7th/8th ELA, 3rd Grade
Teaching Philosophy: Even during a pandemic, my philosophy remains the same...I strive to create an environment that inspires and allows students to be and to act in the way they were uniquely created by God. I work to facilitate a classroom which allows students to be themselves, as they grow to understand that we celebrate the differences in each and every one of us. The relationships I build with my students allows for constant evaluation of academic progress. Pushing students to reach their potential is accomplished, but in my classroom it happens by creating confident, happy students.
In addition, by connecting what we learn in the classroom to the teachings of Jesus, we develop the whole, wonderfully unique child.
Passions and Interests: Reading, Walking/Hiking and Spending time with my family
Favorite Scripture: "Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself..." Matthew 6:34