Welcome to my class and my website. I will be teaching 7th grade Reading, Writing, and Science. I will also be teaching 6th grade writing.  I am excited about the wonderful year we are going to have together. I am looking forward to getting to know you, so it's only fair that you know a little about me. 

This is my 10th year of teaching, but it is my first year teaching middle school.  I am originally from the great state of Ohio.  I lived in Missouri for 8 years, and my family moved to Idaho in 2014.  We truly love it here and it has been a great move for us.  I spent the last two years subbing for West Ada Schools, primarily at Star Elementary and Eagle Middle School.  While subbing, I fell in love with teaching middle school, so when I decided to go back to work full time, I was thrilled to become a part of the Eagle Middle School family. Besides subbing here, I also have had three of my own kids as students here, so I also understand the parent side of things.  

I have been married for 22 years to my wonderful husband, Ben, who is a professor at Boise Bible College.  We have 5 children ages 10-19, so we stay crazy busy! We love to camp, hike, and take road trips as a family.  I also enjoy playing the piano, reading, football, and I am a passionate Ohio State Buckeyes fan.  

I believe that children learn best when teachers and parents are working as a team.  Please feel free to contact me (email is best) with questions, concerns, or information about your child and I will get back to you in a timely manner.  Communication is key to a successful year.