This year I am excited to embark on a new adventure as the Co-teaching Instructional Coach here at Meeker.  I have been a District 6 teacher since 2001!  I spent most of my time in this district at Centennial Elementary School.  I have held many positions in my career; K-3 reading teacher, CLD teacher, 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade teacher, Direct Instruction Instructional Coach, K-5 Instructional Coach, and Co-Teaching Instructional Coach.  I am passionate about supporting teachers and students in the learning process and I always grow and learn as a result of the interactions I have with both teachers and students.  It always warms my heart and makes me so proud when former students get in touch with me and update me on their accomplishments!  I attended McCook Community College right after highschool and transferred to UNC where I would earn my Bachelor's Degree in Social Science with an emphasis is Elementary Education and a minor in psychology.  After a few years of teaching, I went on to pursue my Master's in Reading and my Ed.S. in Educational Leadership.  I love learning and growing.  I am excited to be at Meeker this year in a new role.  We have amazing people in our building.  Our leaders, support staff, teachers, and students are truly incredible.  

On a personal side, I am also a mom of four.  I have a step daughter who just graduated from the same community college I attended.  I have 5 year old boy/girl twins and a 3 year old daughter.  They keep me busy and I love being a mom.  One of our favorite places to spend time together is at Lake McConaughy in NE.