Degrees: Science in Elementary Education, BS

Hometown: Midvale, Ohio

Family: Growing up, I was the youngest of 3; I have an older sister and an older brother. I am married to my handsome husband, Tom, and we have a daughter named Madelyn, who was born in 2014.

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Why did you come to work at PTCS?

I moved to Chicago after a few years teaching in Ohio,  because I wanted to teach in a diverse setting.  I prefer teaching in a Christian school so I have the freedom to share Christ and His teachings with my students.  I was really impressed with all the good work CCUC/PTC was doing in Chinatown, so I am happy to be on the team.  

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What do you enjoy most about teaching?

What I enjoy most about teaching is the privilege I have to witness the incredible growth in a child throughout the course of the school year. It gives me incredible joy to be able to grow alongside my students and watch them become their own individual thinkers.

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What are your favorite moments with students?

My favorite moments with students are: chatting with them after a long weekend, helping them discover great books and authors, and supporting them in becoming better writers.