Hello! I am thrilled to be working with your child (and you) this year! I'm so grateful to be here in 5th grade.
I grew up in Tacoma, Washington constantly surrounded by family as the oldest of six children and the second oldest of 60+ cousins! I loved growing up engulfed in so much activity and believe it uniquely prepared me for teaching. In my 19 years of teaching elementary and 5+ years as a sub/long term sub, I have taught preschool through 8th grade from Alaska to Gig Harbor to Snoqualmie to Issaquah. I joined the Creekside community in 2015 as the Reading Specialist/LAP teacher, taught 3rd grade for 5 years, and am BEYOND EXCITED to begin my second year on this 5th grade team. Recent empty nesters, my husband Travis and I love to visit our boys. Nathan is a GU grad and current law school student. Aidan is a mechanical engineering major and captain of his college Crew team. When not teaching, you can find me reading, walking my dog Zaga (Go Zags!), spending time with friends, ordering coffee at Starbucks, taking a dance class, practicing yoga, or visiting my family!