About the Teacher
| Teacher Since: | 1992 |
| Teaching 7th & 8th Grade Math since: | 2014 |
| Previous Schools and Grades taught: |
Lone Tree Elementary, Beale AFB, Kdg & 1st;
Wheatland Elementary/Bear River, Wheatland, 3rd:
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| Education: | AA from Sierra Junior College, Rocklin, CA; BA in Liberal Studies from CSU, Chico; CLAD Certification |
| Family: | Husband of 24 years, Joel; 2 children, Hannah and Connor; mom and dad, 2 sisters, 4 brothers, 4 nephews, 3 nieces, 3 great-nieces, 1 great-nephew |
| Hobbies: | watching my kids play sports, hanging out in Tahoe, camping and lake activities, pinteresting |
| My Goals for the Class: | 1. Help students develop self-confidence, independence, interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. |
| 2. Encourage a commitment to be kind, helpful, responsible, and respectful to others. | |
| 3. Foster a true sense of inquiry and a love of learning. | |
| Why I Love Teaching: | Everyday is a new experience. I love watching the kids learn and love the moments when they teach each other. I especially enjoy those moments when a student finally understands a new skill or teaches ME something new! |