Professional Biography:
I graduated from Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa in 2003. I majored in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education. While attending college I was a member of the track and field team. My specialty event was javelin. I decided to leave cold Midwest winters behind, and I headed to sunny San Jose for my first teaching job. I taught a straight 4th grade class for one year and have taught the 4th/5th Combo class since then.
Personal Biography:
I grew up in Manhattan, Montana. My parents were adventurous, having three kids in three years. I was the youngest and the only girl. In high school I was very active in sports, and I participated in basketball, volleyball, and track. I met my husband in college, and we were married in July 2003. We moved to California the next month. I love to play and watch all sports (especially football . . . Go Vikings!) I also love to be outside enjoying nature. My husband and I attend Church of the Chimes.
Christian Philosophy of Education:
I believe that we have an important task in modeling the Christian life. We need to show the students daily in all situations how to walk with Jesus. We as educators need to be partners with the parents and their church in raising each child. It is my desire to strengthen their love of the Lord and His awesome creation that He has made. 1 Timothy 4:12 means a great deal to me, for I believe as Christian educators that we should be empowering students to be examples in this world, showing everyone what it is like to live as a follower of Christ.
