Ten Things You Should Know About Me...
Here are ten things, in no particular order, that you should know about me...
TEN
I graduated from Wheaton College in 2006 with my degree in Elementary education and a minor in English literature.
I graduated from Wheaton College in 2006 with my degree in Elementary education and a minor in English literature.
NINE
I have taught fifth grade for nearly two years, second grade for one year, and I student taught in third grade.
I have taught fifth grade for nearly two years, second grade for one year, and I student taught in third grade.
EIGHT
I was proposed to on an airplane and married during my junior year of college.
I was proposed to on an airplane and married during my junior year of college.
SEVEN
I have taught in private and public schools; I have also taught in Illinois, Michigan, and Utah.
I have taught in private and public schools; I have also taught in Illinois, Michigan, and Utah.
SIX
I have been married for nearly seven years, and we have a beautiful two-year old daughter, Adelaide, and a bichon-poo, Giggs, named after my husband's favorite professional athlete.
I have been married for nearly seven years, and we have a beautiful two-year old daughter, Adelaide, and a bichon-poo, Giggs, named after my husband's favorite professional athlete.
FIVE
I am a runner! I ran track in high school, recreationally in college, and with-in the last eight months, I have completed two half-marathons.
I am a runner! I ran track in high school, recreationally in college, and with-in the last eight months, I have completed two half-marathons.
FOUR
I have developed a passion for cake decorating and party-planning after two elaborate birthday parties for my daughter!
I have developed a passion for cake decorating and party-planning after two elaborate birthday parties for my daughter!
THREE
I spent a summer hosting a reading camp, in which nearly half of my students from the previous year attended.
I spent a summer hosting a reading camp, in which nearly half of my students from the previous year attended.
TWO
I enjoy traveling! My husband and I have been to Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and all over the United States!
I enjoy traveling! My husband and I have been to Australia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and all over the United States!
ONE
I will earn my MAED with concentrations in literacy and special education from Michigan State University this summer, and I'm very excited for what lies ahead!