Gotcha by Design

K-12 Library; 6-8 Drama; 9-12 ELA; 9-12 Social Sciences; 6-12 Debate/Forensics

I would describe my teaching style as one which places emphasis on building student relationships, fostering student engagement, and creating student incentives to learning.

Kansas Notable Books Committee, 2021-2022; Phi Kappa Phi Member, 2010-present; Student Council Teacher of the Year, 2001-2002; Walmart Teacher of the Year, 2002-2003; Joplin Globe Distinguished Educator Award, 2006; National Forensic League Double Diamond Award, 2006;

Licensed K-12 Librarian; Licensed 7-12 ELA; Licensed 9-12 Speech and Drama; Masters of Library Science; Bachelors of Arts in English and Architectural Studies

I am a follower of Jesus, a blessed wife of a crazy-smart social studies teacher, a passionate teacher-librarian, and a busy mother of 3 adopted children, each of whom are individually extraordinary with heartfelt life stories, and all of whom work hard to overcome very special needs. Each piece of me defines the heart and soul of who I am, and drives all that I do.