Welcome 4th graders and parents! I am so excited to be your teacher this year. This will be my 7th year teaching adn 7th year in 4th grade! I have been at Heights for the past six years and have loved every minute of it. I grew up in the Treasure Valley and stayed close to home for college. I earned my Bachelor in Arts in Elementary Education from the College of Idaho. Go Yoties!!!

As a class we will be spending time expanding our knowledge and growing as individuals. My objective as a teacher is to introduce learning as a lifelong process and to always be on a quest for knowledge. I believe that each student is important and unique.I want all my students to be successful this year and I aspire to create a safe and challenging learning environment, providing an exceptional education for all my students. In the classroom, I build a positive classroom community where all students feel welcomed, are respected, and all voices matter. I believe that everyone has the opportunity to learn in a positive, nurturing classroom environment.My goal this year is to encourage your student to become a leader. 4th grade is a time in their life where they are learning independence and taking on new roles. I want each student to feel success and in turn, understand the hard work needed to achieve his or her passions.

 Here is to a wonderful year!