I am thrilled to be a part of East Smith Station Elementary. In 2010 I received my Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, followed by my Bachelor's degree in 2012 in Child Development. Next, I completed my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential along with my Master's degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Best Practices. I started my career teaching preschool and kindergarten, then I taught middle school for four years. This is my fifth year teaching fifth grade and I am thrilled! Fifth grade is an exciting transitional year for students. As we prepare to tackle more advanced concepts, we will also focus on fine tuning essential skills as well as learning new ones that will build a foundation to prepare students for middle school. 

I am a firm believer in "everything happens for a reason" and believe that every single student in my classroom has been placed there for a purpose and a reason. I am proud to be a teacher and look forward to learning and growing with my students this year!