• 6th year of teaching
  • All in Weber School District
• M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
  • Western Governors University
• B.S. Elementary Education
  
  • Dixie State University

• Utah Professional Educator License - Level 2
  • Elementary Education
• Endorsements
  • ESL for English Language Learners
  • LETRS Science of Reading 
  • Trained in SIOP- Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

• 3rd Grade

• Kanesville Elementary

• Our students! 
• They are the reason for everything! I am very passionate about helping students become leaders and readers. The connections that we make and the relationships that are built are what I truly treasure. 
• Working with fellow educators!
• I love being a part of a team, learning from each other, and working together to create unforgettable experiences for students!
• Celebrating! 
• There is always a reason to celebrate! Whether it be the success of a student in reading or math, finishing a novel study, a student’s birthday, class parties, learning multiplication facts, or reaching a class goal, there is always growth happening and excitement for each other! 
• Making a Difference!
• Every day, I feel purpose and fulfillment as an educator.  I always tell my students, “This class isn’t just about this year, it’s about life.” I strive to teach students life lessons that will benefit them for years to come and help them to become the very best of themselves!

• Chick-Fil-A Sauce
• Fries
• Ice Cream 
• Light Blue
• Sticky Notes- I love all the different colors and how they can be used for anything! 
• Minky Blankets- You can never have too many!! 
• MY STAN- I love Stanley cups!
• National Treasure movies
• 4th of July- Family, Fireworks, Food, Freedom! Best day of the year! Also, I love all things red, white, and blue!
• Mt. Everest- I love mountains and how they symbolize that we can accomplish hard things!
• History is my jam and Rosa Parks is who I would want to meet if I could go back in time!

• Softball
• TREASURE HUNTING!
• Try new ice cream places!
• Roy Aquatic Center- If you’ve ever been, you know the big, blue straight slide I’m talking about! It’s always the goal to skid on the water and make it to the rope by the lifeguards!:)
• Research about new teaching strategies and fun ideas! I love making my classroom an adventure for students!
• Watch or read something motivational- I love being inspired by the stories of others!

• I served in an orphanage in Belmopan, Belize for a week. I learned so much about the importance of gratitude and that happiness is in the smiles, laughs, and joy you share with others. 
• I love surprising people with presents!
• I’m a research nerd! I love learning about new things.
• Survivor is one of my favorite T.V. shows!
• Bear Lake is my favorite vacation spot!
• I just realized that I use a lot of exclamation marks! I get very excited over just about everything!

• I truly believe that books unlock incredible adventures, teach life lessons, and help us learn more about ourselves and the world around us! I always tell my students, “We are readers, we are leaders, and we will change the world!” 
• Here are some of my favorite books!
• The 39 Clues
• Sadako and The Thousand Paper Cranes
• The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
• Fablehaven
• The Lightning Thief
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• The Alchemist

I have been married to my incredible husband Matt for almost 5 years! We adore our little girl Summer Jay! She is 2 years old and loves all things relating to Minnie Mouse, puppies, bubbles, and swimming. She is full of spunk, smiles, and lots of laughs! We have a German Shepherd (Samson) and a Border Collie (Spirit). We have a blast taking them to the park and Summer Jay loves giving them treats! As a family, we love playing basketball, pickleball, going on hikes, and eating yummy treats!