I am a dedicated and experienced elementary educator with a strong record of instructional excellence, leadership, and professional collaboration. I currently serve as a gifted facilitator in Piper USD 203 I work primarily with gifted students in grades 3-5 and enrichment groups for students in k-5. I also meet weekly with a group of gifted high school students. I have been a 3rd grade teacher at Piper USD 203, where I’ve been teaching since 2021. Prior to that, I taught 4th grade at Monroe County Community School Corporation from 2015 to 2021.
Throughout my career, I have actively taken on roles that extend beyond the classroom to support school improvement and educator development. I serve as a district LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) faciliator for which I train teachers in best practices and research regarding teaching literacy, phonics, spelling, reading, and writing. I serve on the Piper USD 203 District Professional Development Council, where I help develop staff learning goals, analyze professional development feedback, and inform the planning of future PD initiatives.I have previously been a representative on Piper Creek Elementary School's Guiding Coalition, a leadership team focused on improving instructional practices, aligning academic resources, and contributing to building-level decision-making. While teaching at Monroe County, I served as the staff representative for CORE Council, a student leadership and character education program recognizing students who model strong values and serve as school ambassadors.
I have also mentored both first-year teachers and student teachers, providing coaching, modeling, and support as they grow into confident and effective educators. I am committed to fostering a collaborative, reflective teaching culture that supports continuous learning.
My professional qualifications include:
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Certified
LETRS Trainer Certification
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Certification
Gifted Education Certifcation
Canvas Champion Certification (Canvas LMS)
I am deeply committed to student success, instructional innovation, and contributing meaningfully to school and district improvement efforts. I bring a strong balance of classroom experience, leadership capacity, and a passion for mentoring and collaboration.