I have been working in the Amphitheater School District for 15 years.  Prior to teaching, I was an Air Force spouse and worked and traveled the world.  I was also a member of the Air Force for seven years and enjoyed all the travel and meeting people.  I was born and raised in the town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts but have lived in Arizona for 17 years.  I have also lived in Korea, Turkey, and Germany.  

Prior Experience

• REACH/Gifted Teacher - Keeling 2021-present
• Academic Interventionist - Keeling 2018 - present
• 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Emotional Disabilities Self-Contained Classroom Teacher - Keeling Elementary 2016-2018
• 7th Grade Resource Language Arts - Amphi Middle School, 2015-2016
• 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Reading Interventionist - Amphi Middle School 2010-2015
• 3^rd Grade Teacher – Donaldson Elementary 2008-2010
• 5^th Grade Teacher – Donaldson Elementary 2007-2008
• United States Air Force

Why I am committed to Amphi

• I believe in our students and that they deserve the best education possible.

Defining Moment in my Education

• When I had a student come back to my school wanting me as their teacher again.  The student felt a connection to me as their teacher and that is extremely gratifying.

Why I Teach at Keeling

• I teach at Keeling because I believe all students need to be given the power to learn. All of our teachers are dedicated and their excitement to teach makes me excited to teach.

Hobbies and Interests

• #1 TRAVEL! I have lived in four countries and traveled to more than 20 and I don’t plan on stopping! I also enjoy movies, reading, and spending time with my family.