Educational Philosophy
I believe that the purpose of education is to create learners who have the skills and creativity necessary for them to become citizens who are able and willing to contribute to society in the manner that best represents their unique talents. My role as a teacher is to provide students with the basic skills, creativity, confidence, and problem solving abilities necessary to achieve

One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.

~Carl Jung

Educational Training
M.A.T.

Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO.

* Graduated Summa Cum Laude, August, 1994.
* Major area: Elementary Education.

B.A.

St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, MD.

* Graduated Summa Cum Laude, May, 1993.
* Major: Psychology.

Graduate level coursework in Early Childhood.:
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO.
1995-1999

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Educational Experience
Elementary Level
Northridge Elementary School, Douglas County Public Schools.

* Kindergarten Teacher, 2004-current
* First/Second Grade Teacher, 2003-2004
* First Grade Teacher, 2001-2003
Derby Ridge Elementary School, Columbia Public Schools, Columbia, MO.
* Literacy Support Teacher/First Grade Teacher and Math Demonstration Classroom, 2000-2001
* First Grade Teacher, 1999-2000
* K-1 Multiage Teacher, 1995-1999
* Title 1 Summer School Teacher, 1996-1998, 2000
* Beacon Elementary School, Fountain-Ft. Carson School District, Colorado Springs, CO. Kindergarten Teacher, 1994-1995

Post-Secondary Level
Adjunct Faculty Member, Spring, 2001
Department of Education, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO.
Course taught: "Teaching and Learning Mathematics with Young Children."