Meet the Teacher
I have lived in Pennsylvania most of my life but decided to move to Florida after graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Elementary Education (K-6). I am also certified to teach Social Studies and English in grades 7-9, as well as have my English as a Second Language endorsement. As I continue on my own educational journey, I have recently earned my Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of West Florida.
This is my fourth year teaching and I consider myself quite blessed to be in a career that I love working with amazing staff, colleagues, parents, and students. As far as experience with IB schools, I've taught for a few years teaching 4th grade at Liberty Magnet Elementary before coming to Freedom 7. During that time, I began to understand the IB curriculum and the benefits it has for our students. I received my PYP certificate after completing the IB course and can't wait for this new school year!
I have two amazing puppies (Chase and Cali) and a great family who also live in Florida. When I'm not teaching, I volunteer with many service organizations around the county and spend my summers reading books at the beach, at Disney, or traveling the world and I love to share my experiences with my students.
My favorite things
This is my fourth year teaching and I consider myself quite blessed to be in a career that I love working with amazing staff, colleagues, parents, and students. As far as experience with IB schools, I've taught for a few years teaching 4th grade at Liberty Magnet Elementary before coming to Freedom 7. During that time, I began to understand the IB curriculum and the benefits it has for our students. I received my PYP certificate after completing the IB course and can't wait for this new school year!
I have two amazing puppies (Chase and Cali) and a great family who also live in Florida. When I'm not teaching, I volunteer with many service organizations around the county and spend my summers reading books at the beach, at Disney, or traveling the world and I love to share my experiences with my students.
My favorite things
- Color: Teal/Blue
- Pet: Dog (I have two golden retrievers)
- Animals: owl, turtle
- Music: Country, Contemporary Christian, Pop, Celtic, Instrumental
- Restaurant: Cheddar's
- Fast Food: Chick-Fil-A, Panera Bread
- Snack: almonds
- Candy: Sour Patch Kids
- Drink: Starbucks, English tea, or organic juice (yum!)
- Hobbies: reading, beach time, Disney time, going to the movies, volunteering, traveling, taking pictures
- Favorite game: Apples to Apples, Rummikub
- Stores: Ross, Marshalls, HomeGoods, Bealls
- Shopping Websites: www.amazon.com, teacherspayteachers.com