Hi Bobcats! It is with great pleasure that I welcome you and your child to our 3rd grade class! I am looking forward to a rewarding year together. I am a native Tucsonan. I am married to Jamie and we have three girls that attend Harelson and Cross. Emmy, Ella, and Ensley keep us busy! We enjoy being outdoors and spending time with our big families. Over the years of teaching, I have had my fair share of challenging moments. But there is nothing more gratifying than watching a student mature academically, socially, and emotionally. My core educational belief is to build relationships with students and give them the tools to be life-long learners and critical thinkers in real world scenarios. I started my career in the Flowing Wells Unified School District. There I taught both kindergarten and first grade. But third grade is my JAM! I LOVE our close-knit community of parents, teachers, and volunteers. I am looking forward to a fun year together, learning and growing!