This is my second year teaching third grade at Village Meadows.  Before coming to Village Meadows I worked as Paraprofessional and Instructional Assistant.  Additionally, I taught art at the college level and to high school students and adults.   I am excited and honored to be at Village Meadows teaching third grade.

I attended Western Washington University and earned a B.A. in printmaking and a B.F.A. in painting.  I continued my studies at U.C. Santa Barbara, where I earned an M.F.A. in studio art.

My path to teaching is not traditional, but I am passionate about teaching and learning. I strongly believe that every child deserves a quality education and every child can learn.

In my spare time, I like to kayak and ride bikes with my family.  We also enjoy fostering animals for the Arizona Humane Society.

Please feel free to reach out should you have any questions or concerns.

• Classroom Expectations

  Our S.E.A.S. Classroom Expectations
  	For Ourselves	Toward Others	With Property
  Safe	I follow rules, procedures and directions the first time.	I keep my hands and body to myself.	I use materials appropriately.
  Engage	I am ready to try and prepared to learn.	I do not disrupt learning and work well with others.	I pay attention and follow directions.
  Accountable	I admit my mistakes, use problem solving skills and do my classwork.	I use kind words and actions, build positive relationships and admit my mistakes.	I put things where they go.  I keep my desk and room clean.
  Self-Control	I am kind to myself and make good choices.	I am kind to others, I share and take turns.	I respect the property of the classroom and other students.

   

  Classroom Behavior Consequences

  Minor Offense   Verbal Reminder.   Email or call home.   Write up, email or call home.   Write up, call/email home and reflection sheet.   Write up, call/email home and office referral.

  Major Offense   Office referral