A little bit about me
As a 2006 graduate of Mona Shores and a former student of Churchill Elementary, I am thrilled to introduce myself as your 1st grade teacher! I graduated from Michigan State University in 2010, and completed my yearlong student teaching in Grand Rapids Public Schools in May of 2011.
In August of 2011 I was hired in Kentwood Public Schools as an Academic Interventionist at Challenger Elementary. As an Academic Interventionist, most of my day was spent working with students in grades 1-5 on reading comprehension and fluency. I also worked with small groups on interventions in math, science, and social studies. In 2012 I was hired at Churchill as a 5th grade teacher, and this year I am excited to be joining Churchill's 1st grade team!
This year, I am excited to begin my fifth year at Churchill, and my first year in 1st grade! Literacy is where my heart is, and my goal is to instill a love of reading and lifelong learning in every student that comes through my classroom. I cannot wait to make lasting memories with your students!
In August of 2011 I was hired in Kentwood Public Schools as an Academic Interventionist at Challenger Elementary. As an Academic Interventionist, most of my day was spent working with students in grades 1-5 on reading comprehension and fluency. I also worked with small groups on interventions in math, science, and social studies. In 2012 I was hired at Churchill as a 5th grade teacher, and this year I am excited to be joining Churchill's 1st grade team!
This year, I am excited to begin my fifth year at Churchill, and my first year in 1st grade! Literacy is where my heart is, and my goal is to instill a love of reading and lifelong learning in every student that comes through my classroom. I cannot wait to make lasting memories with your students!
Things I love...
- Teaching and inspiring kiddos
- Spending time with my family and friends
- Summer!
- Playing sports (including golf, softball, and kickball)
- Reading
- Shopping
- Watching sports (hockey, baseball, and football mostly)
- Cupcakes
- Michigan State University- Go Green!
- Candy (all kinds, but sour gummy bears top the list!)
- Soda water