Welcome to Kindergarten! I have been busy doing what I love... teaching! I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology in 2001 and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education from The Ohio State University in 2004. I come from a family of teachers and have always loved working with children.  I was meant to be a teacher!

I have been teaching Kindergarten at the New Albany ELC since 2004.  I look forward to a fun and exciting year with your children.   My personal goal as a teacher is to make an impact in every student’s life.   Not only do I want my students to learn something every day, I also want them to love school and become confident, lifelong learners.  In addition, I have also been one of the Kindergarten Team Leaders for the past several years.  I love to collaborate and work closely with my colleagues.

When I am not teaching or doing school-related activities, I love spending time with my family. I have been married to my husband, Chip, since 2005.  We have an amazing six-year-old son, Holden, who always keeps us laughing and smiling.  We love the outdoors and we spend all summer at the pool, park, zoo, and beach.  Even though I am originally from Geneva, New York, I bleed scarlet and grey! Watching Buckeye football is one of my favorite pastimes!