I was born and raised in Michigan, and I met my husband on my first day of college at Michigan State University.  We were married shortly after we graduated, and we moved to Georgia.  I taught 5th grade there for two years and knew, without a doubt, that teaching was the right profession for me.  Next, we moved to Indiana so that my husband, Peter, could continue his education at Purdue University.  While living there, I taught 2nd grade and 6th grade.  I also coached volleyball and cheerleading. 

My husband graduated from Purdue, and we moved to California and started our family.  I took a few years off from teaching to enjoy raising our two boys, Ryan and Sean, by the ocean.  I went back to teaching when my youngest son went into first grade.  I taught 2nd grade for eight years in Manhattan Beach.

In July of 2006 we moved to Boulder, Colorado.   Peter got a job at Ball
Aerospace, and I was fortunate to get a temporary position teaching 5th grade at Superior.  I am now teaching in a permanent position in 2nd grade, and I love it.

My oldest son, Ryan, goes to the University of California in Santa Barbara.  My youngest son, Sean, is in high school in Boulder.  Our beloved yellow Labrador, Dakota, easily made the transition from ocean dog to mountain dog. 

I enjoy attending sports games, especially ones my sons play in.  I look forward to my daily walks with Dakota in the mountains.  When I have any free time, I like to read, listen to music, and watch movies.

A Few Fun Facts and Favorites:

Zodiac sign:
Favorite TV show:	Grey’s Anatomy
Favorite movie:	A Few Good Men
Favorite children’s authors:	Chris Van Allsburg & Cynthia Rylant
Favorite book:	Zorba the Greek
Favorite drink:	Diet Mountain Dew
Favorite food:	Chicken Picatta
Favorite pastime:	Watching athletic events involving both of my sons
Favorite color:	Blue
Favorite sports:	baseball, volleyball, & football
Favorite vacation spot:	Switzerland
Favorite holiday:	Valentine’s Day
Favorite ways to relax:	Walking my dog, reading, & watching movies