Pledge to Clients:  I pledge to create a calm and safe learning setting where all students abilities are valued.

Professional Experience:   I am a student – centered educator with a positive attitude offering 20+  years early childhood,  special education, adult instruction, staff development and unique program experience; consistent performance (evaluations) and proven student learning record; successful collaboration and instructional practices; dedicated to fostering every learners full potentials.

Education: 

Master of Education ~Curriculum & Instruction: Creative Arts in Learning* Lesley College, Cambridge, MA ~ May 2000  

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education/English* Whitworth College, Spokane, WA~ May 1997

Associates in Applied Science, Early Childhood Education* Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA ~ May 1991

Certification:   Continuing Teacher, State of Washington, Exp June 2026 *P-3 Early Childhood Education*K-12 Special Education*P-3 Early Childhood Special Education*4 -12 English*K-8 Elementary Education*K-12 Art *24 credits ESL instruction methods

Outside Interests: Spending time with my family, boating, walking and enjoying the arts (music, theater, art and nature). I also volunteer each summer at Camp Dart-Lo in Spokane.

Personal Information: I have been married for 19 years to my husband Patrick. We have 3 children Jacob (27), Caroline (17) and David (12).

My favorite quote is : “It’s not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your altitude in life.”