Hello!

        I have been a teacher at Cottonwood Elementary for 22 years, teaching third grade for 21 of those years.  The first year I taught sixth grade.  I enjoy teaching 8-9 year olds.  They are so curious about their world and so eager to learn.

        Many people ask me what subject I enjoy the most.  I have a difficult time deciding!  I love reading and it is fun to watch students as the world is opened to them through their books.  Math is such a puzzle and so exciting to finally understand.  Seeing that light bulb go off is wonderful.  Learning about how our world fits together makes science and social studies very exciting.  I think my favorite subject to teach is “students.”

        I am a graduate of Cottonwood Elementary myself.  I was in the first class to attend this building from first grade to sixth grade.  I also attended “South Emery Junior High” (SRJH), and Emery High School.       

        I attended Weber State College before it was a university.  I majored in Elementary Education with a double minor in music and geography, and I am now working toward my Masters degree from SUU with a reading endorsement.  I completed the required courses to become a peer coach for the Emery County School District.  In May 2004 I had the great honor of being chosen the Emery County School District recipient of the Crystal Apple award given by Emery TelCom. 

        As for myself, I enjoy reading, crocheting, playing the piano, and spending time with my husband, children, and grandchildren.