I grew up most of my life in Sedona, Arizona. I attended college at Northern Arizona University where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I also recently completed my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. Some things I enjoy and hope to incorporate into our classroom are hiking, photography, painting, scrapbooking, music, reading, food, and learning among many others!

I am very happy to be working at Mountain School. To be at a school in which their main priority is the children, is the best thing I could ask for. I am so happy to be teaching the 1st and 2nd Multi-age class.

Teaching Philosophy

Children learn first and foremost through play. Children construct understanding from experiencing his or her environment. Children learn on a spectrum and it is different for each one. By creating opportunities for children to have control over their own learning and knowledge creates success in all areas.

As a teacher it is my responsibility to provide these opportunities to learn for my students. I use a child-centered approach in my classroom and am a guide to help my students through their developmental process as learners and individuals. As their teacher I will be a support system and create an environment that allows students to take risks and challenge themselves in every way possible.

I will be using my classroom to help create individuals who think and speak for themselves while still being conscious of their environment. The classroom will have a "team" or "family" mentality so there is an understanding that we are all there for each other.