Welcome!  I am very happy to be teaching 8th grade at Woodland Middle School.  I have a Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction from New Mexico State University and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts (emphasis in directing and dance) from the University of New Mexico.  I am secondary certified with endorsements in English, History, and Fine Arts.  I enjoy bringing all of these areas into my teaching to create an engaging, relevant classroom.

I love working with 8th graders.  I have high expectations for my students, but will never ask them to do more than they are capable of.  I expect them to trust me to provide work that will increase their skills and knowledge, and I expect to be able to trust them to take responsibility for their own learning.  I appreciate working as a team with parents and other educators, and most of all with my students, to provide a rewarding, successful 8th grade year.

I live in Coeur d'Alene with my husband, son and two dogs.  We love living here and exploring all the area has to offer.