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I live in the country with my family. I feel like we have a funny farm with llamas, alpacas, llaphaca babies, 4 dogs, mini donkeys, a min and full-sized horse, and many cows of various types. My favorite is the Highlander cow. I like to grow flowers, read, play games, and spend time with my family.
What is my favorite thing about working with this age group?
The excitement, joy, friendships, and love of learning that the students bring each day.
In my classroom
You can expect a lot of excitement, songs and movement, hands-on and play learning, peer and group games, creativity and fun times with playdough.
Top 3 Favorite Classroom Activities
Themed playdough kits
Dramatic play centers
Read aloud story time
Total Years in Teaching
30+ Years
All about me:
I live on a farm near Dickeyville with my husband, Tim. We have four beautiful daughters who thankfully live close. In my free time I enjoy hiking, playing games, gardening and spending time with family and friends.
What is your favorite thing about working with this age group:
Their excitement for learning and their incredible creativity.
In my classroom:
You can expect lots of child-directed play and open-ended activities. We also spend a lot time exploring outside.
My 3 favorite classroom activities:
Outdoor play
Storytime
Self-selected learning activities
Total year in teaching:
30+
All about me:
I am originally from the Chicago suburbs and came to the area when I attended Loras College. I began teaching and coaching volleyball in Dubuque before coaching for CCHS in 2021. I now enjoy both teaching and coaching in the Cuba City School District. I currently live in Dubuque with my husband, Jason. In my free time I enjoy being outside, spending time with family, running, and traveling.
My favorite thing about working with this age group:
Their curiosity and excitement about the world around them.
In my classroom:
You can expect lots of hands-on learning and embedding students' interests.
