This is my 19th year teaching in Urbandale.  I received my degree from the University of Nebraska.  I taught in Lincoln, Nebraska as a special education, classroom and reading teacher.  It was there, that I was trained in Reading Recovery for 1st graders.  I moved to Olathe, Kansas where I taught 1st grade.  In 2004,  I  moved to the Des Moines area.  After spending a couple years home with my children,  I was excited to return to teaching in 2007.

I am one of the 4 interventionist (reading & math support) teachers at Olmsted Elementary.  You can find me in the 4/5 neighborhood- Room #2518.   My husband, Dave & I have 6 children – three college graduates (Grand View,  Iowa & Iowa State) and  three in college (Florida International, Iowa State & Northern Iowa).  When I’m not at school,  they keep me very busy.  I also enjoy photography,  scrapbooking,  gardening,  and reading!  If I can help with any part of your child’s reading or math education, please don’t hesitate to contact me!