Following that I attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri to receive both my Master's and Specialist degrees in Educational Administration. For the past 8 years I have had the privilege of working in the special education setting for a rural school district approximately 25 minutes from my home. Working with students with special needs as well as those in the regular education setting has given me a broad perspective on student abilities. This has also served to cement my personal belief: "Every child is capable of learning and achieving goals - those goals will just look different for each child!" Within the special education setting, I have spent 5 years in an elementary building K-8, instructing small groups or individuals in all subjects. Most recently, I am extremely blessed to teach in a high school special education math class and co-teach a regular education pre-algebra class. Within this classroom we cover math skills ranging from basic addition/subtraction up to pre-algebra. In recent years I have also been able to teach on an online teaching platform to teach students from another country one-on-one. This is hugely rewarding because you get to form relationships with each student and see growth in ways you don't get to in the traditional classroom setting. I feel God has richly blessed me with opportunities to spend time and travel with friends and family. Which is what I love to do when I'm not in a classroom.

I LOVE to read, spend time with my family and church family and travel!