Grade|Subject for 2021-2022: 7th/8th ELA and Reading
Number of Years Employed at St. Ann Catholic School: Two
Education: Bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, 1988. Teaching degree and Master of Arts from Avila College in 2006 and 2007, respectively.
Work Experience: I was the preschool teacher at St. Agnes for two years (2001-2003) before moving to the middle school to teach Social Studies and Religion for 8 years. Also while at St. Agnes, I taught one year of 4th/5th ELA, Reading and Social Studies.
Teaching Philosophy: Learning is fun, creative, inspiring, respectful, supported, encouraged, flexible, goal oriented and faith filled. Teaching to me is meeting each child as the unique, beautiful image of God that they are. Combining the right resources, parent and teacher collaboration and an open heart and mind help each child reach their full potential in mind, body and spirit. Leave them feeling loved!
Passions and Interests: I am an avid runner and enjoy all types of fitness classes. I enjoy reading and a good documentary. My husband, Huw, and our five children, Nia, Gill, John, George and Tommy are the light of my life. Our family is growing through marriages and the best part, grandchildren! We love to travel together and enjoy watching and playing just about every sport.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 118:24: This is the day the Lord had made; let us rejoice in it.