Education & Certifications:

• Masters in Curriculum and Instruction – Olivet Nazarene University (2016)
• English as a Second Language Endorsement – Olivet Nazarene University (2015)
• Master of Arts in Teaching – National Louis University (2004)
• Bachelor's Degree, Music – Truman State University (2001)

 
Employment History:

• 1^st  grade teacher
• 2^nd grade teacher
• Literacy Coach
• Permanent Substitute – Reading Interventionist

 
This is my fourteenth year of teaching.  I taught second grade for one year, a first/second split for two years, and ten years in first grade all in the Elgin U-46 School District.   I was blessed to make the switch to Holy Cross this year as a first grade teacher.  I love that I now have the opportunity to share the love of God and my faith with the wonderful students of Holy Cross.
 
I grew up as a member of St. Peter Damian Church in Bartlett where I made all of my sacraments, was a cantor at mass, and helped with their First Communion masses.  Five years ago we made the change to become parishioners of Holy Cross Catholic Church.   My husband Dan and I live in Batavia with our son, Ethan, and daughter, Brynlee, who both attend Holy Cross Catholic School.  When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my children in their various activities, going on vacation, and visiting baseball stadiums.