Fun Facts

I enjoy learning about new electronics and like showing others how to become more efficient using electronic devices for school and work. I am extremely passionate in working with high risk/high poverty populations. It is important to give every individual the benefit of an excellent education to improve themselves and others in our society.

About Me

I am a 5th Grade classroom teacher. I started teaching in 1987. I have taught, 1st Grade, 3-8th Grades. I have my SEI Full Endorsement, as well as my K-12 Reading Endorsements. I hold an Arizona Standard Teaching credential K-8. I have my Master's in Business Administration with emphasis on Global Management. I also have completed all of my classwork for my Doctorate in Higher Education in Organizational Leadership. I am still working on my dissertation. I love to learn and love teaching others.

Experience

I started teaching in 1987 in Catholic schools. I taught Conversational English in Germany for 4 years at the local community college as well as providing Technical and Conversational English in two German companies. When I returned to the United States I worked in Banking for 6 1/2 years as well as in Real Estate for 6 years. I returned to teaching in 2007 and have been teaching ever since at the elementary level. I teach students online in China and absolutely love it! I love my students!

Approach

I like to discover what works best for each of my students by understanding their unique learning needs in order to provide them with the best instruction possible.