The 2022-2023 school year is my 27th year in Saint Paul Public Schools, and my seventh year teaching English at Como Park Senior High School. I am a proud second-generation SPPS teacher. I currently teach English 11, AP English Language & Composition, and the Poetry elective.  I am also the advisor for the Cougar Journal, a student-led literary and art journal that is published each spring.

Prior to joining the staff at Como Park Sr. High, I spent the first 11 years of my career at Highland Park Senior High, where I taught all levels of English, including English 11 and 12 International Baccalaureate (IB). Then, I spent the next nine years working in the district's Technology Services Department as a Technology Integration Specialist.  I worked with teachers on integrating technology in their classrooms, and worked behind the scenes to plan and implement one-to-one iPads in Saint Paul Public Schools. 

When I am not at school, I like to spend time with my family, including my husband, parents, siblings, seven nieces and one nephew. I enjoy gardening, reading, cooking, golfing, and watching sports. I also like to dig around on the web and help my dad with genealogy research. I love to try new recipes, and am proud of the fact that I am the one to carry on the family food traditions. I am a huge Como Park, Vikings, Wild, Twins, and Gophers sports fan.

My husband, Kevin, and I live in Brooklyn Park. We are guardians to his younger brother, Craig, who lives with us.

I love the Como community, and look forward to getting to know and work with my students.

Grades, assignments, directions, and digital copies of all class resources are posted in Schoology. The weekly schedule with daily agenda can be found under "Materials."