I am thrilled to begin my sixth year teaching at Jackson Memorial Middle School! I graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Middle Childhood Education and concentration in Language Arts and Social Studies. I also have a reading endorsement for grades 4-9. 

In my free time, I am an avid reader and writer. I love to stay active through yoga (I'm also a yoga teacher!), cycling, paddle boarding, rock climbing, and walking my dog ;) I also enjoy spending time with family, gardening, cooking, and re-purposing old stuff into new treasures. 

This past June, I celebrated threeglorious years of marriage to my best friend! Together, we have an energetic brindle Boxer girl named Coraline. Below are a couple pictures of my family, my furry best friend, and a snapshot of me atop the Swiss Alps (yes, I had a cup of Swiss hot chocolate too!)