My Story
I have been teaching in Deer Valley District since 1996. I have a BA in Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Early Childhood from ASU West. I started teaching at Desert Winds Elementary, teaching 6th grade and then transferred the following year to Sunrise Elementary to teach 6th grade. After three years with the "big" kids, I decided to go down to where my degree is needed. I spent the next three years teaching 3rd grade at Sunrise Elementary.
When I transferred to Sierra Verde STEM Academy, I started in 2nd grade. I had the great opportunity to loop with my students up to 3rd grade the following year. I have been teaching 3rd grade ever since! I spent 9 years at Sierra Verde and enjoyed coaching the sports I used to play in middle school and high school. I coached our 7th and 8th grade girl's volleyball team and softball team.
Then, I became a part of the Stetson Hills family for 4 years in 3rd grade. It was a place for me to focus on technology and leadership skills. It was a great opportunity, but I am glad to be back home at Sierra Verde! I spent the next several years as the athletic coordinator for our 7th and 8th grade sports until 2023-2024 school year.
I got married on September 1, 2007 to a VERY wonderful man!! We had our amazing son in 2012 and have enjoyed watching him grow up!
My family loves spending a week ocean side with my husband's family in Virginia (where he is from) or in North Carolina every summer. We also enjoy watching the Arizona Cardinals' football games on T.V. with my extended family - all of us wearing our Cardinals gear!! Go BIG RED!
