I have always loved learning. It was this passion that guided me to choose a career in education thirteen years ago. Prior to becoming a teacher, I obtained by Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with an emphasis in Marketing. Soon after graduation, I began working in public relations, and then in advertising and marketing for many Las Vegas strip resorts.  After fifteen years working in business, I made a career change that I can say has been remarkably exciting and rewarding.  Eight years ago, I graduated from Sierra Nevada College with a Master of Arts in Teaching. My thesis was research about Childhood Obesity, you may read it below. My mission is to teach students real world application in the classroom and for students to challenge themselves. It is important for students to acquire analytical skills and become problem solvers. I am constantly striving to learn innovative styles of teaching, and incorporating 21st Century learning techniques so that students can have all the necessary tools as they advance in their education.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family cooking together and traveling.  NFL football is one of my favorite spectator sports, where you can find me cheering on the Pittsburg Steelers! I also enjoy skiing in the winter, running, or spending my time at Lake Tahoe, marveling in the beauty of what the Sierra Nevada's have to offer. 

I am excited to have your child in my classroom and I look forward to a wonderful year!