Hello, welcome to a wonderful year in kindergarten.  This is my fourth year at Deer Creek Elementary, and it is truly a joy to be part of such an exceptional school.  I know this will be an outstanding year for both your children and me!

I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education.  That same fall I began teaching in the Edmond Public Schools, and I worked in the district for nine years before moving to Deer Creek.  I’ve taught pre-k, kindergarten, and 1^st grade during my teaching career.

Teaching young children is such an amazing gift.  There is nothing like watching children grow, witnessing those “Ah-Hah!” moments, and celebrating each child’s individual accomplishments throughout the course of the year.  I want my students to have a passion for learning.  I have implemented instructional strategies that will focus on educating the “whole child” – including cognitive development, social skills, and character development.  My mission is to provide children a safe and secure environment where the foundation for life-long learning begins and where children feel nurtured, respected, and valued as they build the skills to become independent learners.   

My husband Keith works in IT for OGE Energy Corp.  We are blessed with two incredible children, Melissa and Cameron.  Melissa is beginning college this year at Southern Nazarene University.  She is majoring in physics and plans to go into Radiology.  Our son Cameron will be in 8^th grade this year at Deer Creek Middle School.   Our last family member is a precious little Boston terrier named Princess.

My free time is spent hanging out with our large family and close friends.  We attend church at Bethany First Church of the Nazarene.  I also enjoy reading, shopping, and traveling with my family.

I am so excited that Deer Creek Elementary won the distinction of becoming an “A+ School” this year.  We will also continue be use our Eight Expectations, life principles, and quotes that are part of being a “Great Expectations School”.  I could not ask to be part of a more amazing school family – we are definitely blessed to have such wonderful leadership, caring faculty, and exceptional parents!  I am looking forward to an amazing year with all of our Deer Creek students and families!