•          Education:

    • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from  Illinois State University

    • Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Illinois State University

             Teaching Experience:

    • John Clark Elementary; Waukegan, IL;  3/4 combination class (1 year); 2/3 combination class (1 year); 4th grade self-contained class (3 years)

    • Oakdale Elementary; Normal, IL; 5th grade (4 years)

    • Unit 5 homebound teacher (3 years)

    • Prairieland Elementary; Normal, IL; 5th grade  (12 years)

             Family:

    • Husband: Tom (teaches 8th grade at CJHS)

    • Children:  Kevin (25), Jack (22), Maggie (17)

    • Dog: Penny Lane (golden retriever) Oliver (collie/lab mix)