While I was born a Nebraskan Corn Husker, I was raised in the beautiful Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale and Tempe. I matriculated through the Arizona State public school system, which includes the Kyrene School District and Corona Del Sol High School. I continued to the University of Phoenix for my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and continued to Arizona State University for my Masters in Gifted Education.  I have been teaching for 21 years now, 21 years as a professor at Rio Salado College, eight years with gifted self-contained classes, and 7 years here at San Tan with our amazingly creative gifted students.

This is my seventh year at San Tan and the adventure continues! 

Birthday:  November 5th

These are a Few of my Favorite Things ........

Color(s): Blue
Flower(s): Daises
Healthy Snack(s): popcorn
“Junk Food” Treat(s): chips and salsa
Drink(s): Tea… Pure Leaf Tea, unsweet
Scent(s): lavender & vanilla
Game(s): cards
Sit-Down Restaurant(s): On the Boarder
Fast Food Restaurant(s): Wendys
Place(s) to Receive a Gift Card: Amazon
Most used school/office supply: sticky notes
What I would really like is: Amazon Gift Cards
Heroes: Spiderman & Superman
Hobbies: Hiking, spending time with my family