Education:
- Iowa State University (BS in Education with endorsements in Reading and English as a Second Language)
DMPS Experience:
- I student taught at Jackson Elementary
- After graduating college in 2017 I became a long-term substitute at Howe Elementary for 5th grade and special education
- This will be my 4th year at Howe, two years as 3rd grade and two years as 4th grade
Family/Hobbies:
- I am originally from the Chicagoland area where most of my family still lives. I love all Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and Cubs. I got married this last October in Iowa City. I have a dog named Jax who we love to take on walks around Des Moines. In my free time I love playing indoor and sand volleyball, fishing, and eating good food!
Education:
- Upper Iowa University (BA)
DMPS Experience:
- I started with DMPS in the fall of 2011. Prior to teaching, I worked at Principal Financial Group.
- I have taught fourth grade for 7 years at Howe. I currently am teaching fifth grade. Prior to teaching, I volunteered at Howe for two years.
Family/Hobbies:
- I love yoga, biking, reading, and spending time with my family. Rich and I have two sons and 1 daughter: Jacob, Austin and Abby. We became grandparents in 2018!