2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
I am a true Belle Plaine Dragon as I attended Belle Plaine schools from kindergarten through high school and graduated from BPHS.
I received my Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Newman University.
B.S. Elementary Education
I started teaching in Belle Plaine in 2007. I taught third grade for four years, Title I Reading for seven years, and am currently teaching second grade.
BPES, third grade classroom teacher, 2007-2011
BPES, paraprofessional, 2003-2007
Various districts, substitute teacher, 2000-2003
My husband Rob and I have three children who are all graduates of BPHS. Oldest daughter Maggie teaches third grade in the Derby school district and our youngest two children, Jack and Abby, are both students at Wichita State University. Our family is rounded out by dogs Bruno and Roxy as well as cat Lucy.
Activities I enjoy during my leisure time are running, reading, camping, kayaking, listening to live music, and volunteering with my church and also the Kansas Humane Society.