I like so many other Coloradoans, am a transplant. I am originally from Westchester, New York. I currently live in the Washington Park area of Denver and besides the commute, I love living near a city. I received my MA in Literacy from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2002. Prior to that, I received my BS in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1998.

I am celebrating my 8th year of teaching this year, all of which have been at Superior Elementary School. I am very excited to have learned from so many talented professionals and to have mentored my teammate, Alisha Buck during her important student teaching year in 2002.

I am happily married to my husband, Michael who has his own business "The Internet Guy" (offering internet marketing and search engine optimization). I met Michael at Greene Family Camp in Bruceville, Texas during the summer of 1996. He is the main reason that I moved to Colorado after graduating from Maryland. We have a four year old black Labrador retriever named Joey. I enjoy exercising, skiing, fishing, running outdoors, playing Mah Jongg, entertaining, traveling, going to concerts, and of course reading. Some of my favorite books are: Because of Winn Dixie, Trumpet of the Swan, Where the Sidewalk Ends, and the Secret Life of Bees.

One of my favorite units to teach my students is Poetry. Here is a poem that I wrote when I was in Elementary School.

A Few Fun Facts and Favorites:

Zodiac Sign:
Favorite TV shows:	Friends
Favorite teacher:	Ms. Willard - Second Grade
Favorite athletes:	Michael Jordan, Jackie Joyner Kersee
Favorite author:	Dr. Seuss
Favorite number:	13
Favorite food:	New York Pizza or Bagels
Favorite movies:	Pretty Woman, Stealing Home
Favorite board game:	Mah Jongg
Favorite singers:	Brad Paisley, Norah Jones
Favorite hot drink:	Soy Chai
Favorite actors:	Tom Cruise, Oprah
Favorite vacation spot:	Anywhere with my husband
Favorite color:	blue