I am honored to be apart of the wonderful Deer Creek Elementary family. This will be my second year as a fifth grade teacher at DCES. My previous teaching experience includes teaching fifth grade for seven years in the Bartlesville Public Schools. In 2005, I became a National Board Certified Teacher. During my seven years of experience, I have specialized in social studies, reading, writing, and science. I continue to be a life-long learner. During the summer of 2006, I was selected to attend the Visual Culture of Colonial New England institute in Salem, Massachusetts. This experience greatly impacted my instruction in United States history.  

I am a 1999 graduate of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, with a B.S. in Elementary Education. During my years at OWU, I was a member of the women’s basketball team. Even though my basketball days are over, I have traded my basketball shoes for running shoes. In March, I completed my eighth marathon. Running marathons give me an excuse to visit various cities in the United States. I am hoping to qualify someday for the Boston Marathon. When I am not running, I enjoy traveling, reading, spending time with family, and volunteering for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and my church. 

 I look forward to meeting my new students and families this next year. I anticipate a wonderful year in 2007-2008.