Education has always been a very important part of my life. I guess that was inevitable as I am the child of two teachers. I earned my undergraduate degree from Albion College, a small liberal arts school, and went on to earn a master's degree in the Art of Teaching.

Since then, I have focused on the teaching of reading and writing. I've spent time with both 5th and 2nd grades and am currently a 3rd grade teacher. I’ve found that teaching a variety of grades has helped me to better understand and appreciate the full spectrum of learning that takes place in elementary school.