Working with children and supporting their educational growth is my passion. I taught 2nd grade for two years and worked as a long-term sub for one year before having my 2nd child and deciding to "retire" to focus more on family. Prior to this I was also a paraprofessional for four years and a substitute teacher for one year. I have worked with students in several volunteer-based after school programs since I was in high school. I am also a wife and a mother to our eleven-year-old son and seven-year-old daughter.