My degree is in general elementary education and I have taught across the curriculum from music to English Language Arts and Social Studies and even beginning Spanish. My passion is reading since it is at the core of all curriculum. I had the privilege of training hundreds of teachers in multiple techniques of reading instruction and I use those techniques that I shared with my students. Learning occurs everywhere and in many settings. I have taught in publics school classrooms, in homeschool classrooms, and I have tutored individuals. For me, it's all about taking a child where he or she is and moving them forward towards being a life-long learner.

I love spending time with my family. We go to Schlitterbahn Waterpark every summer. At home, I like to make quilts. There's a lot of math involved, so it's a good thing I paid attention when I was in school! When I'm reading, I reach for nonfiction first, but of course, being a grandmother, I get to read lots of fun stories with my grandchildren. Sometimes, I love watching a good Sci-Fi movie or action thriller! Can you believe I spent about 4 years training in a martial art? That was a challenge for me! Recently, I found a new cookie recipe. I have been baking home-bread for years and the unusual thing about that is--I mill my own flour. Life is truly an adventure and who knows what I may want to learn to do next!