Welcome!

Welcome to Innovation Academy!  This is my third year teaching at Innovation and I love every minute of it.  

Defining Moment in Education

I love school and I have always loved school.  That love is why I became a teacher.  I knew from a very young age that teaching is what I was meant to do.  My defining moment in education didn't come until much later educational career.  That moment was the moment I stepped into the arena at Eastern New Mexico University to receive my Bachelor's degree.  The band was playing the graduation march and I don't remeber every feeling more proud of myself or more excited to begin somthing new.  I had finally accomplished what I had been working towards for almost my whole life.  I hope every student that I have worked with and will work with in the future is able to have the same experience.  

Core Educational Beliefs

 I believe that every student can learn and be successful in the classroom.  Each child's learning needs are unique and as a teacher I strive to recognize unique needs and teach with this principle in mind.  I very strongly believe in hand-on and active learning.  This year, and every year, I will work closely with my colleagues to ensure that every child's specific learning needs are met. 

Prior Experience

•  Special Education Teacher, High Functioning Autism Program (Grades 9-12), 1 Year

• Special Education Teacher, Denney Juvenile Detention Center (Grades 6-12), 3 Years