EDUCATION:
*HIGH SCHOOL – I graduated with Honors from Westerville North High School in Westerville, Ohio in 2004.
*COLLEGE – I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education (graduating summa cum laude) with an additional Reading Endorsement for grades K-12 at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio in 2008.
*CERTIFICATIONS – Google Educator Level 1 Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2nd grade teacher at Chilton Area Catholic School, Chilton (2017-present)
2nd grade teacher at Cherry Valley Elementary, Newark, Ohio (2008-2011)
Early Childhood teacher/aide (ages infant-6 years), The Goddard School Westerville, Ohio (2005-2008)
CLUBS / ORGANIZATIONS: StudentLeader Academy Advisor, Teacher Mentor, Good Shepherd Parish member and Eucharistic Minister
AWARDS: 2020 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award Winner and 2024 Excellence in Education Shining Star Award Recipient
HOBBIES / INTERESTS: Outside of school, I love spending time with my family, reading, boating, and watching football- Go Buckeyes!
PERSONAL / PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT: I love teaching 2nd grade at CACS because not only do I have the opportunity to watch my students reach their goals academically, but I also get to be a part of their faith education during sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. One of my goals as an educator is to instill a life-long passion for learning in each of my students. I recognize the differences between students’ hobbies, interests, and learning styles so that some of their passions can be brought into our everyday lessons with the hopes of creating a spark for learning. I work hard to provide an environment in my classroom where students feel excited to learn new things, try hard concepts, make mistakes, and learn from them.
INTERESTING FACT: I was a varsity rower!
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