I graduated magna cum laude from Kansas State University with a degree in Secondary Education, English Language Arts. After obtaining my master's degree in Gifted Education from Maryville University in St. Louis, I taught gifted education on the middle school level for five years: English language arts, social studies and enrichment courses. I was named "Most Inspirational Middle School Teacher" by two National Merit Finalists.
My certifications include Gifted (PreK-12 grade), as well as Social Studies and English Language Arts on the secondary level.
I have extensive online teaching experience: English as a Second Language (3 years), classes for gifted students (2 years). I enjoying pushing the boundaries of what is possible in online education, be it new technology or class formats.
When I'm not teaching, I love to play board games with my three sons, practice yoga, and make music with my husband. He plays guitar; I do piano and vocals.
Please reach out any time with questions or just to get to know each other. I look forward to hearing from you.