Number of years in education

This is my 13^th year in education.

Educational background/degrees received

-Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Rockford College

-I was a classroom teacher for 9 years.  I taught pre-k, kindergarten and    first grades in Rockford School District.

-This is my 4^th year as a Reading Specialist in Belvidere CUSD 100.

-I am trained as a Reading Recovery Teacher.

Hobbies

-I enjoy reading, gardening, walking, and scrapbooking.  I volunteer at church and sing in the choir.  Most of all, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters.