This will be my 16^th year teaching at Horizon. I taught third grade for seven years, five years in fourth grade, one year in first and this will be my third year in 5^th grade.  I love working with my older students-5^th graders have my heart!  I graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education.  I received my Master Teacher-Reading Specialist degree in May of 2014.  In my spare time, I love to read, watch movies, and as your kids will find out, I’m always singing and up for a good dance party!  All of my family is close by, so I love spending time with my family and close friends. I am looking forward to a great year with “our” kiddos. 

This is my third year of teaching! I am a former student of USD 232. I went to school at Riverview, Mill Creek, and Mill Valley. I feel so fortunate to be working in the district that I love so much! I graduated from Emporia State University (go Hornets!) in May of 2020. I feel very passionate about creating a welcoming & comfortable classroom environment where EVERY student can reach their full potential. Each student is a special and important part of our classroom family! In my free time, I LOVE spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy shopping, going for walks, and hanging out with my cat, Millie!