I have been a teacher in the Des Moines Public School District for 18 years.  I love spending my time with my family and working outdoors.  I enjoy quiet time and watching investigative shows.

Education:  DMACC, Upper Iowa University and Graceland University

I struggled in school as a child, I never wanted to be that student who has to speak in front of other students or answer a question because I didn’t know the answer.   I became a teacher because I wanted to help children learn to love learning and the excitement of learning something new.  I wanted children to not fear what they do not understand but to see it as a challenge to grow and become better.