Hello!

I am so excited to be a WINN Literacy Teacher (K-2) at Hazel Park Preparatory Academy!  WINN stands for 'What I Need Now.'  I will be working with primary students to help them achieve their literacy goals and become the best readers they can be.  I love the humor, directness, and honesty of primary students!  Good thing I can hide behind my mask when they make me laugh too hard.   I look forward to meeting you all.

I have been teaching since 1997 (computers, first grade, EL substitute, Title 1 Tutor).  There was a 10 year break in there to raise my twin girls, Claudia and Claire.  They started college this year at Luther College in Iowa.  My husband and I are getting used to a quiet house!

I love reading, my family, animals, teaching, music, friends, ice cream, baking, ...