My passion has always been science and math. Despite a disruptive childhood, I pursued a college degree and became the first college graduate in my family. I hold a bachelor's degree in meteorology and atmospheric science with minors in math and communications. In graduate school, I realized my purpose was to help other students coming from situations similar to mine to push beyond the many barriers they face in life to realize their purpose. I want to inspire other students to pursue their dreams and to guide and support them along the way. While education is free for all, many students do not receive the same advantages from education when they come to school at a disadvantage and/or do not have a good support system at home.
With this idea in mind, I knew I wanted to work with a diverse population of students. Within a few years, I achieved my teacher certification. I student taught and was immediately hired by Milwaukee Public Schools. I enjoyed teaching Physical Science, AP Environmental Science, Biology, Algebra, and Geometry. While I had some challenges, I had even greater rewards through watching my students grow and develop in more ways than I could imagine. Some days I would leave school amazed by what my students had taught me!
Even when I left teaching to stay at home with my children, my heart was still in education. Throughout my time at home, I substitute taught, volunteered, and observed in classrooms throughout the Madison school district. I also pursued my Master's Degree in Teaching and Learning and earned my Alternative Education license. I chose to add the Alternative Education license because I want to have as many tools as possible to assist students who have big obstacles to overcome. All students can be successful and I want to ensure I employ everything I can to help my students set and achieve great goals.
When I am not in the classroom, I love to read, garden, hike and bike with my family.
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