Education and Achievements:

• Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and English Literature from St. Mary's College of Notre Dame
• Master of Arts in Educational Curriculum from Aurora University
• Master in Educational Leadership from Aurora University
• Presenter at Illinois ASCD Kidergarten Conference for 2 years

Employment History:

• 4th grade teacher at Holy Angels School, Aurora
• 4th grade teacher at Medinah Intermediate, Medinah
• Kindergarten teacher at Schneider Elementary, West Aurora School District
• Pre-Kindergarten teacher at St. Patrick's, St. Charles
• 2nd - 8th grade Religious Education teacher at St. Patrick's, St. Charles (10 years)

I have been blessed with over 15 years of experience teaching elementary education and religious education.  I have taught in both private and public schools.  I took some time off to stay at home with my children.  I look forward to being back in the classroom at Holy Cross.  I feel honored to guide the students to develop a desire to be lifelong learners.  I love the feeling of faith and community found at Holy Cross.

My husband, Aaron and I live in Batavia with our two children; Trenton and Victoria.  I enjoy reading, gardening, doing volunteer work and vacationing with my family.  I am a practicing member of Holy Cross Church.  Being active in my faith is very meaningful to me.  I am active in mulpitle volunteer positions including ones at Marmion Academy and Boy Scouts.