School District: Madison Elementary School District
School: Madison Meadows School
Number Years of Teaching Experience: 7
Teaching Honors:

  · Mayor's Grant for Mathematics Materials
  · Techonology Innovation Challenge Grant for Global Connections
        ·Partnered with Taiwan and Ireland

Positions Held:
 • Kindergarten, Harpenden, England
 • Preparatory School, Harpenden England
 • 7th-8th Grade (Music, Math, and Ethics), Madison Meadows School, Phoenix, AZ
 • 6th Grade (all subjects), Madison Meadows School, Phoenix, AZ

 Education:
  • Teaching credentials in California and Arizona with supplementary authorization in Math, English, and Music
  • M.Ed. in Elementary Education, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
  • B.A. in Education, Music minor, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA

Why did you become a teacher?
I’ve always really enjoyed working with children and it’s rewarding to have the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

What is one important piece of advice you can give other teachers?
Try to find each student’s special gift or talent and use it to motivate and build confidence. Have fun and enjoy your students!

What is one of your favorite aspects about teaching?
I love spending time with the students and turning them on to learning.