I have been the Elementary Learning Support Specialist since January of 2023. I graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 2018 with my degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in reading. I then got accepted into Teach For America and was placed in Phoenix, Arizona. While in Arizona I attended Arizona State University and got my masters in Special Education. I wrote and published a children’s book with my sister called Scottie on the Space Station. It is a book about my brother Scottie who has an intellectual disability. Scottie on the Space Station teaches young children that they have the power to make the universe a more inclusive place with a simple “hello”. (Scottie on the Space Station can be found on Amazon) I enjoy Hiking with my two dogs and fiancé, snowshoeing in the winter, paddle boarding, reading, traveling to visit friends and family, and trying to visit all the National Parks in the US!
Starbucks Drink or Snack: Iced chai tea latte with a shot (or two) of espresso!
Favorite Snacks: dried mangos, Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups, Cheetos
Favorite Places to Eat: Jersey Mike’s, Chick-fil-A, Torchy’s, local restaurants
Favorite Drinks: Diet Coke
Favorite Place to Shop: Target, Old Navy, Trader Joes
Hobbies: hiking, snowshoeing, paddle boarding, reading, traveling
Favorite Colors: GREEN 🙂
