Welcome to my class and my website. I teach 6th grade ELA (writing and literature), and I am excited to share my love of writing and reading with you. 

This is my 12th year of teaching. I taught preschool/kindergarten for several years, and this is my 3rd year of teaching middle school.  I love it!  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 live in Star, and I am thrilled to be teaching right in our wonderful community.  I am also blessed to work with an amazing team of educators.   

I have been married for 24 years to my wonderful husband, Ben, who is a professor at Boise Bible College.  We have 5 children, so we are crazy busy outside of school and inside of school!  Aaron is 21 and a sophomore at Boise Bible College majoring in intercultural studies. Alaina is 17 and is a Junior at Eagle High.  Kloe is 16 and is a Junior at Eagle High.  Abby is 15 and is a freshman at Eagle High.  Hunter is 12 and is a 7th grader at Star Middle.  We love to camp, hike, play games, and take road trips as a family.  I also enjoy playing the piano, reading, football, am addicted to coffee (Starbucks is my favorite), 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.