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About me:
I have son who graduated from grad school and lives in Chicago.This past summer of 2022 he and his beautiful bride got married. It was such a lovely day. I am so fortunate with my family and friends. I love to travel, perennial garden, fish, pick berries in summer, the color pink, doing many types of crafts, going for long side by side trail rides and especially love when we can stop near bridges and enjoy the peaceful rivers flowing, hiking, and going back to our camp. In the past seven years I have participated in numerous fun 5K runs, four U.P. Pink Power 17 mile walks in Gwinn, Michigan, eight 10K runs, five 8 mile Mackinac Island runs, a mud run in Wisconsin which was super crazy fun, and survived them all. It's been fun to join these races and meet new people, good wellness for my health, and also to have a sense of pride when I finish. I have a special love for all animals; including my cats, but my backyard welcomes birds of many migratory sorts year round. Summer is my favorite season so that I can be outside in the sunshine and warmth. I enjoy time with my husband, family and friends. I am an avid Green Bay Packers fan and love when football season is back in full swing.
Teaching experience:
This year (Fall of 2022) begins my 37th year of teaching. I have taught at Forest Park for 22 years and spent 13 years prior to that teaching in Arizona. I teach in the K-4th grade Resource Room at Forest Park Elementary School.
Educational background:
I graduated from Kingsford High School and attended Carthage College in Kenosha, Wi. After graduating from Carthage College I moved out west to Phoenix, Arizona. I received my Masters of Education Degree (MAED) from the University of Phoenix in 1992.
Special training:
I am certified Elementary Education and Special Education Learning Disabilities. I am trained in the research based reading instruction program Orton Gillingham and also trained in Dibels (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills). I utilize the Read Naturally
Program in my classroom daily. The Phonics for Reading series is also utilized in the resource room. This is a systematic, research based instructional program which provides explicit instruction in phonics as well as phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension.
My Wish:
Enjoy all family time. All. of. it. My wish for you as parents is to enjoy each and every minute with your child/children. The years slip by so fast and before you know it your child is grown up and moving on with their own life. Strive to be nothing but the best positive role model for your child. Savor the smiles and chaos of your busy life watching them grow up. Be an involved parent through the years at Forest Park. This includes the teenage years when they still need you just as much! Count your blessings each and every single night. Then count them again. :)
I have son who graduated from grad school and lives in Chicago.This past summer of 2022 he and his beautiful bride got married. It was such a lovely day. I am so fortunate with my family and friends. I love to travel, perennial garden, fish, pick berries in summer, the color pink, doing many types of crafts, going for long side by side trail rides and especially love when we can stop near bridges and enjoy the peaceful rivers flowing, hiking, and going back to our camp. In the past seven years I have participated in numerous fun 5K runs, four U.P. Pink Power 17 mile walks in Gwinn, Michigan, eight 10K runs, five 8 mile Mackinac Island runs, a mud run in Wisconsin which was super crazy fun, and survived them all. It's been fun to join these races and meet new people, good wellness for my health, and also to have a sense of pride when I finish. I have a special love for all animals; including my cats, but my backyard welcomes birds of many migratory sorts year round. Summer is my favorite season so that I can be outside in the sunshine and warmth. I enjoy time with my husband, family and friends. I am an avid Green Bay Packers fan and love when football season is back in full swing.
Teaching experience:
This year (Fall of 2022) begins my 37th year of teaching. I have taught at Forest Park for 22 years and spent 13 years prior to that teaching in Arizona. I teach in the K-4th grade Resource Room at Forest Park Elementary School.
Educational background:
I graduated from Kingsford High School and attended Carthage College in Kenosha, Wi. After graduating from Carthage College I moved out west to Phoenix, Arizona. I received my Masters of Education Degree (MAED) from the University of Phoenix in 1992.
Special training:
I am certified Elementary Education and Special Education Learning Disabilities. I am trained in the research based reading instruction program Orton Gillingham and also trained in Dibels (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills). I utilize the Read Naturally
Program in my classroom daily. The Phonics for Reading series is also utilized in the resource room. This is a systematic, research based instructional program which provides explicit instruction in phonics as well as phonemic awareness, fluency, and comprehension.
My Wish:
Enjoy all family time. All. of. it. My wish for you as parents is to enjoy each and every minute with your child/children. The years slip by so fast and before you know it your child is grown up and moving on with their own life. Strive to be nothing but the best positive role model for your child. Savor the smiles and chaos of your busy life watching them grow up. Be an involved parent through the years at Forest Park. This includes the teenage years when they still need you just as much! Count your blessings each and every single night. Then count them again. :)
