This will be my first year at Grove Valley Elementary School teaching Special Education, but not my first year teaching. Last year, I taught Special Education at Taft Middle School, Oklahoma City.

Through the years, I’ve taught elementary, middle and secondary school students in varying programs. After receiving my BA degree, I was founder and co-owner of an after-school program geared to developing student scholastic levels. I then worked toward my Masters. Later, I served as Site Coordinator for Butte County (CA) Office of Education’s After-School and Summer School programs. Following our move to Oklahoma, I held the position of Director of Extended Care for students at St. Eugene’s Catholic School, Oklahoma City, before joining the staff at Taft Middle School. In addition, I‘ve done substitute teaching at all levels.

            My husband Tom is a OK licensed plumbing contractor with our own business based in Edmond. We have two children: Emily, a sophomore at Deer Creek High School and a dedicated pitcher and player for Girls’ Softball; and Oden, a 7^th grader at Deer Creek Middle School who loves playing football and baseball.

As a teacher, I’m dedicated to developing each student to his or her best potential. I work well with students of all ages and abilities, and look forward to an open dialog with parents on each student’s progress. I’m always available to answer questions or discuss issues and am excited to be part of the Grove Valley team.