Educational Background

BS in Early Childhood Education, Minor: Child Development Psychology from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Extended studies: The Reggio Emilia Model of Education and Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Richmond, Richmond, VA

Teaching Experience

I believe that life is one of the best resources for teaching. I come from a family of teachers: my father taught sales and motivation during his career, and both my brother and sister are teachers, as well. I began teaching in Virginia, where I taught almost all grades and did so for 12 years! I was blessed to have worked in different schools, having taught both at-risk and TAG children, and received a few Teaching Awards during that time.

Since having had our two children, Hannah and Ryan, I explored the field of freelance writing so that I could stay at home while our kids were small. I found that the internet was an amazing tool, and am proud that I never had to leave our home to follow that wonderful adventure! So, I am now a published author, having written over 600 educational and parenting articles, as well as poetry. I worked in Creative Consulting and am currently working on a non-fiction book (my first… coming along s l o w l y !) I have done a lot of public speaking and presentations over the years, a life skill that I love to share with my classes.

Since moving to Boulder in 2005, I have been teaching at Crest View! I have taught both 4th and 5th grades and have also fallen in love with the area and the amazing people. While teaching, I have also been involved in teaching fitness classes, dancing NIA and Soul Sweat, riding amazing trails, watching my amazing children grow, and enjoying life with my fantastic husband, Sean.

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