Welcome to another great school year at Grove Valley Elementary.  I have taught school for the past fourteen years.  I taught fourth grade in Arlington, Texas, for four years.  The last ten years, I have taught fifth grade at Putnam City Central Intermediate, Nichols Hills Elementary, five years at Deer Creek Elementary, and now, my third year at the fabulous Grove Elementary.  I spent three years at the University of Oklahoma and enjoyed cheerleading for the Sooners, and spending time in with my Chi-Omega sorority.  Upon graduation, I spent my final year at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, and graduated with my degrees in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. 

You may have seen me in the newspaper as I have been acknowledged for my creative ways in which I teach Math and Science, and was also published in the Daily Oklahoman for the innovative way in which I teach Writing.  I have also been a past recipient and participant in the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Colonial Williamsburg Summer Institute.  I also served on the Deer Creek Elementary Grant Writing team.  The amazing efforts of the team won the school an $80,000 grant from the OETT.  I was also honored as the NBA’s Teacher of the Quarter and featured in the National Basketball Association’s magazine.

My love for Science took me away from teaching for one year as I learned all about the oil and gas industry while at Chesapeake Energy.  But my passion for the classroom, and the opportunity to be a part this wonderful school, brought me back to what I love the most.  This past summer I got married in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.  My wonderful husband is an Associate Landman for Chesapeake Energy.  This year I will continue grad school at the University of Central Oklahoma and work towards an Educational Leadership degree (K-12 Administration).  Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my cat, Max, and two gigantic dogs, Missie and Colton.  I love to cook, travel and OU Sports… Boomer Sooner!  Above all, I LOVE to see my favorite Grove Valley Antlers every day.  My amazing nephew is in third grade this year, and my niece is in Kindergarten!  I am looking forward to a fabulous new school year at Grove Valley Elementary!