I am originally from Independence, Iowa and graduated from high school there. I then went on to the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa to complete my BA. I majored in Elementary Education and minored in Special Education and Literacy. I have been teaching Special Education at Findley Elementary since Fall of 2007. I live in Ankeny with my husband, Matt. We have two kids; a son, Mason, and a daughter, Kaylee. We also have a crazy little dog, Yogi! I enjoy spending time with my family and friends!
I attended the Des Moines Public Schools and graduated from Hoover High School. I went to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa and then taught for 1 year in Riceville, Iowa before moving back to teach special education for DMPS in the fall of 1994. I taught 1 year of middle school and then for 7 years at Edmunds Academy of Fine Arts before coming to Findley in 2001. I graduated with my Master’s Degree in Education from Viterbo College. I love reading, camping, and spending time with friends and family which include my husband, daughter, and son.
I am originally from Boone, Iowa and graduated from high school there. I then went on to Iowa State University where I played the trumpet in the Iowa State University Cyclone ‘Varsity’ Marching Band. I majored in Elementary Education with endorsements in Reading and Math while at ISU. Over the past 8 years I have also completed my Special Education Strat I, Strat II Behavior Disorders, and Strat II Intellectual Disabilities endorsements. I also received my master’s degree in Special Education in December of 2018. I have been teaching Special Education at Findley Elementary since Fall of 2013. I live in Grimes with my husband, 2 dogs, and a few cats. I enjoy bike riding, golfing, kayaking, and spending time with friends and family!