I have been blessed in life with careers and jobs that I have loved.  But if I had known that teaching would be, by far, the most fulfilling and rewarding career choice for me, I would have become a teacher much, much sooner.  I have been teaching at Highland Catholic for the past 8 years, and the students and their families provide the motivation, support, and encouragement that drive my teaching.  The foundation of my teaching philosophy is my belief that all children deserve to know they have a teacher who loves, supports, and cares about them as individuals.  That is what I strive for in our classroom, as I work to meet the learning needs of my students.  I also want my students to know that learning can be fun, so my classroom is not for the faint of humor.  We share a lot of laughter and joy throughout our day.

I have been a 4th grade teacher at Highland Catholic School since the fall of 2001.  I simply love teaching 4th grade here!  I enjoy having the opportunity to teach nearly all of the subject areas, and especially love being the Social Studies teacher for my grade level.  As a teacher, I try very hard to help each student reach his or her full potential.  I want each one of them to do their best and take pride in their learning.  My life before Highland Catholic included teaching special education in St. Paul, teaching 3rd and 4th grades in Georgia, and teaching 5th grade in Maryland. These experiences helped shape who I am as a teacher, but I can honestly say that being back in Minnesota and teaching at Highland Catholic is absolutely the best experience of all!