Experience:  Preschool 3’s & 4’s.  This is my 3rd year at Word of Life.  I had 12 years of teaching experience prior to coming to Word of Life. I’ve worked with preK through 8th grade students in both Lutheran schools and public schools. I’ve mainly taught prek and kindergarten (sometimes combined). I also have several years of experience working in a special education middle school classroom.

Education: Early Childhood Education with a minor in chemistry from Concordia University Chicago (River Forest)

Personal Education Philosophy: My philosophy starts with forming a connection with each student in order to better provide an emotionally safe, engaging, and experience-rich environment for them to learn.

Classroom Goals: I strive to create a hands-on learning experience for all the students in my care, fostering a love for learning and for Jesus

Interests: All kinds of crafts and sewing, music, reading

Favorite Bible Verse: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” -Philippians 4:6-7