EDUCATION 
I grew up attending schools in North Kansas City, MO and then continued my education and played volleyball and basketball at Simpson College in Indianola, IA.  I have a B.A. in mathematics and completed coursework for my teaching and coaching license.  Graduate coursework has been completed through Drake University.

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EXPERIENCE
I taught 7th grade math at Indian Hills and 8th grade math, coached volleyball and basketball at Stilwell junior high in West Des Moines for a total of 14 years.  I had the privilege to stay home with my boys for two years before working part time in our wonderful WDM HSAP program starting in 2007.  I get to supervise many of our HSAP families, coordinate HSAP enrollment, develop and update our website, implement the use of Chromebooks with our families, and coordinate state offered testing. 
 

FAMILY

My husband and I have been married for 34 years and have been blessed with two wonderful sons.  After many years as a boy mom, I am now blessed with a beautiful daughter-in-law.  We round out our family with two Teddy Bear doggies.

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INTERESTS
I absolutely love spending time with my family which includes traveling to watch many basketball games.  Being active, being outdoors, boating, and reading are other hobbies of mine.

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WHY I LOVE TEACHING

I have always had a passion for working with kids and teens.  I love seeing them work through the learning process and seeing the "ah-ha" moments.