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I'm a proud Graduate from the University of Minnesota. I completed my Undergraduate degree in the College of Education and Human Development's Elementary Education program in 2004. I went on to complete my Masters at the University of Minnesota in Elementary Education in 2006. I am currently pursuing a Masters degree in mathematics, for which I have a couple of classes still yet to go. I often talk about my appreciation for the University in class, and hope that my students will take advantage of the wonderful education our state Universities and Colleges have to offer. 

2004 Bachelors Degree - University of Minnesota

2005 First Year Teaching Supplemental Programs - Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts

2006 Masters Degree - University of Minnesota

2007 5th Grade Teacher - Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts

2009 Nominated for Top Teacher

2009 Cable in the Classroom Teacher of Honor

2010 Moved to 5th Grade - Evergreen Park International Baccalaureate

2011 Moved to Second Grade - Eisenhower Elementary

2011 KS95 Teacher of the Week

2012 Nominated for Above and Beyond Award

2012 KS95 Teacher of the Week Grand Prize Winner

2012 KS95 Teacher of the Week

2013 Anoka Hennepin Above and Beyond Award Winner.

Teachers need to balance control with content, but also implement effective strategies in order to achieve a highly structured learning environment. Using tools such as peer education, as well as seeking advice from colleagues are some of the most effective strategies that teachers can use. I am a firm believer in integrating technology, character education, mathematics, writing, and humor into my class. For this, I hope my students leave my room with the same love of learning that I have.

As Mahatma Gandhi said, "In a gentle way you can shake the world." With knowledge, hard work, and a bit of luck... we can accomplish many wonderful things.