I changed my career to teaching in 2016 by completing a program at Marian University for a teaching certification for grades 1-8. My path to teaching wasn't clear cut and straight but I believe I have gained many life skills in my previous career that I have and will continue to implement in the classroom. I am very involved in my professional development and consistently looking to learn more. Being in the teacher career I have continued my education by adding on a Master of Arts in At-Risk and Alternative Education, some studies in a Reading Teacher Certification, and more recently enrolling in a Master of Arts in Secondary Mathematics Education. I am currently in my third term at WGU working towards completing the secondary mathematics degree which is expected to be completed in the fall of 2025. Aside from formal education, I continue to look for ways to help my students feel empowered to follow any path they may choose and any dreams they may have. I want to create life-long learners, like myself, by preparing them to positively impact the world at any age. I believe that my students and I are a community--a family, working together to become better thinkers and creating meaningful and memorable relationships with them.

Reading, learning more about mathematics, learning new skills, crafting