Kindergarten Teacher
Oak Trace Elementary School
Years Taught: Entering my eighth year teaching
Background:
St. Mary’s Central Catholic High School, Sandusky, Ohio
B.S. in Early Childhood Education, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Why did you become a teacher?
“My second-grade teacher made a big impact on me, and I did my high school senior project shadowing her. I have always loved children and known that elementary education is where my passion is.”
What goals do you have for your students?
“As a kindergarten teacher, I am giving many children their first experience at school. My goal is to create a safe and fun environment where students want to come to learn in a fun way. I want to instill a love for learning.”
What do you encourage parents do to strength skills at home?
“Family time is very important, so I encourage nightly reading. I hope parents will read aloud to their child every night and share a love for books. This activity makes a big impact.”
Name your favorite musician or band: “I love to listen to a variety of genres of music, but right now my family listens to a lot of Zac Brown Band.”
What is something your students might not know about you?
“In my years as a stay at home mom, I had an Etsy shop, Dream Big my Love, where I created and sold boutique-style baby goods such as blankets, burp clothes, bibs and teething rings. I love to sew.”
