About+Me

About Me:

I am a recent graduate of Metropolitan State College of Denver, where I studied Behavioral Science and received my Licensure in Elementary Education. Psychology was my focus; I have always been fasinated by human nature, growth and development. I have spent the last year and a half working with some amazing children at Trevista ECE-8 at Horace Mann, and am ecstactic to be beginning my career. My experience in the classroom includes field placements in both 1st and 4th grade classrooms. I spent this semester student teaching at the fifth grade level. My expereince at Trevista has been invaluable. An urban school that is caught in the clutches of poverty, Trevista has 96.7% of its students enrolled in the free or reduced rate breakfast and lunch program. Many of the students are second-language learners and speak another language at home. The challenges of social problems such as poverty and gang violence are obvious in the neighborhood, yet the children are optimistic, hopeful, and a joy to be around. Working at Trevista has left me with a toolkit of behavior management techniques and differentiation skills that will help me excel in any environment.

I am 23 years old and happily married to a man named Charlie. I have a 3 year old son and two sweet dogs, Baby and Coach. I come from a family of football fanatics, and the Broncos are our team! My son has been known to wear a Broncos jersey every day of the week. (I literally have to sneak them away to get them clean). My husband is a server at Purple Ginger II. My son attends preschool, and I am amazed at his intelligence, creativity, and energy every day. In the summer, we love hiking and mountain climbing. Coach and my son are always in tow when we reach the summit. Camping is one of our favorite get-aways; we absolutely love the outdoors, and all of the sights, sounds, and smells that the mountains bring. I began playing golf this summer, and though I am not fantastic, I have a fantastically good time. In the winter, we are hitting the slopes as often as possible.

I am ecstatic to begin my teaching career. There is no limit to what a child can achieve, and I love pushing them up to their potential. I am about to make a huge impact in the world of education. Watch out !