My FamilyI grew up on my Catholic family's small farm, 40 miles south of Des Moines, Iowa. My father is the 11th of 12 children, and my mother is the middle child in a family of 7. I have 82 first cousins! I am the eldest of 4 children, two girls and two boys. In 1980 I graduated from Melcher-Dallas Community schools and left for The University of Northern Iowa in search of a teaching degree. After graduation and moving to South Dakota for a teaching job; I met Greg, my husband, of 27 years. We have two children: Rachael (22) and Logan (20). This is my 14th year of teaching 3rd grade at Aquin. Third is my favorite age level. So much is new and exciting this year.
When I'm not working on ideas for school, I love to read, cross-stitch, listen to music, bake, go to movies and the theatre, and play golf. My favorite foods are Chicken Vino Bianco (Olive Garden - they don't make it anymore :( ), Big Macs /Fries, Snickers (frozen), Peanut Butter Cups, homemade Ice Cream and just about anything anyone else cooks. I LOVE my UNI Panthers (PURPLE FOR LIFE!), and "STRONGLY DISLIKE" the Hawkeyes. I LOVE teaching and can't imagine doing anything else with my life. |
My Education
1968-1980 Melcher-Dallas Community School Melcher-Dallas, Iowa High School Diploma
1980-1984 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Bachelor of Arts /Elementary Education
Emphasis in Early Childhood/Math
1980-1984 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Bachelor of Arts /Elementary Education
Emphasis in Early Childhood/Math
My Teaching Experience
1984-1991 Rosebud Elementary - Todd County Public School District Rosebud/Mission, SD Grades 4, 3, & K
1998-1999 Wapello Elementary - Wapello Community School District Wapello, Iowa Grade 5
1999-2000 Substitute Teacher Cascade, Iowa Many / All Grades /Subjects
2000-Present Aquin Catholic Elementary Cascade, Iowa Grade 3
1998-1999 Wapello Elementary - Wapello Community School District Wapello, Iowa Grade 5
1999-2000 Substitute Teacher Cascade, Iowa Many / All Grades /Subjects
2000-Present Aquin Catholic Elementary Cascade, Iowa Grade 3