I am a National Board Certified Teacher and have been teaching language arts at the junior high level for ten years. I earned my Bachelor's Degree at Bradley University in Elementary Education, with a Middle School Language Arts Endorsement. I then went on to earn a Master's Degree in Education Administration at Illinois State University.

It is my mission to address the wide range of student abilities by utilizing differentiated instruction. I create, select, and adapt a wide range of instructional resources to support each individual student's learning. I strive to maximize each student's growth and individual success by meeting each student where he or she is and assisting in　the learning process. It is my mission to establish a positive learning experience for every student by setting and observing high standards in the classroom.