Welcome! I'm so glad you're here and I look forward to getting to know you. I've been teaching for 26 years in Tucson. I taught Computer Technology and Technological Careers for 6 years and since then I've been teaching 7th grade math, (and sometimes 6th, 8th, or 9th). I love math and teaching, so I am blessed with the perfect career! I am married to a high school Spanish teacher. We have two daughters and 2 dogs. I'm originally from New York, but have lived in Tucson since 1981. In my spare time, I enjoy any activities outside; swimming, hiking, biking, and walking the pups!

I love teaching middle school. You keep me on my toes and make me laugh. You have no idea how cute you are. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to teach you! I’m proud of all your accomplishments and unique attributes!

"The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple." -- S. Gudder

Teaching Experience

Cross Middle School – Amphitheater School District                                    

Mathematics Teacher

Doolen Middle School – TUSD

Mathematics Teacher & Student Government

Pistor Middle School – TUSD                               

Mathematics Teacher

Career and Technical Education Teacher

Professional Accomplishments

Academy award for "Best Teacher" from student D.R.

and many more beautiful pictures, cards, notes, and special gifts from my students.

Education & Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Spanish

Northern Arizona University

Master of Arts in Education / Curriculum and Instruction

University of Phoenix                                                                 

Standard Elementary Education, K-8

Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate

Highly Qualified in Middle School Mathematics 7-8

Structured English Immersion (SEI), K-12 Endorsed