I am elated to be a part of the staff at Soaring Heights! I am a resident of Erie and consider it a privilege to teach the young learners of our community. My husband and I have four daughters: two in college and two in high school. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas in Austin and my masters in Responsive Literacy Education from the University of Colorado Denver. Additionally, I hold a Reading Specialist (K-12) endorsement and am pursuing CALP/CALT certification. I began my teaching career in Texas, where I taught PreK, and later taught kindergarten in New Mexico. I am delighted to have finally settled here in beautiful Colorado. As an educator, I have a passion for helping young learners develop strong reading skills that will serve them throughout their education and lives. I enjoy building relationships with my students and their families and love running into students while out and about in town. Outside of school, I am chasing a personal challenge to compete a half marathon in each state in my 40s. So far, I have ran in Utah, South Carolina, Florida, Montana, and Wyoming.