I have spent most of my life in Oregon and I am proud to live in such a beautiful state. I grew up in the small city of Seaside, and went to college at WOU in Monmouth. I live in Happy Valley with my husband Randy, and my mini-dachshund, Gracie. My two children, Lauren and Drew, are now grown and living on their own.
I love to travel, read, garden and cook. I love music and singing! I love all kinds of food, but especially spicy food! In the summer months I love to hike, work in my yard, ride my bike and paddle board.
I can't believe that this will be my 29th year teaching. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in first grade and my parents gave me a blackboard. I'd line up all my stuffed toys and read them a picture book in my best teacher voice. Really! Read aloud is still my favorite part of the day. I have taught K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and reading support. I will be starting my 18th year at Glencoe. I love 5th graders because they are smart, funny, independent and laugh at my bad humor.
I love to travel, read, garden and cook. I love music and singing! I love all kinds of food, but especially spicy food! In the summer months I love to hike, work in my yard, ride my bike and paddle board.
I can't believe that this will be my 29th year teaching. I have wanted to be a teacher ever since I was in first grade and my parents gave me a blackboard. I'd line up all my stuffed toys and read them a picture book in my best teacher voice. Really! Read aloud is still my favorite part of the day. I have taught K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and reading support. I will be starting my 18th year at Glencoe. I love 5th graders because they are smart, funny, independent and laugh at my bad humor.
This is my husband, Randy. We met in a PE class at WOU in 1987! He is a math teacher and girls basketball coach at Clackamas High School. He retired last year, but has signed on to teach 1/2 time for this year.
This is my lovable dog, Gracie! She has become my constant companion now that my kids have moved out . She loves to bark, bark, bark. She also loves to cuddle and beg for food!
These are my darlings, Lauren and Drew. Lauren is 26 and a graduate of OSU. She loves clothing, musicals, traveling, people and wild rides. She is currently an administrative assistant at a wellness clinic in Lake Oswego and planning her wedding. Drew is 23 and a graduate of U of O. He loves sports, music, shoes and travel. He is currently attending barber school and loving it.