I student taught in 1st and 5th grades. I got hired immediately after graduation as a middle school reading teacher. I taught 3rd grade for 3 years, now I teach 1st grade!
I believe in a positive, collaborative, student-centered classroom! :)
2015 Hawkeye's Teacher of the Year Nominee
I am a University of Northern Iowa graduate. Go Panthers! I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I minored in Literacy Education which allowed me to get my Reading K-8 and English/Language Arts K-8 endorsements. I will graduate with my Master's in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction in May 2017.
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