Hello Brambleton Families,

I am so excited to be a part of the inaugural staff at BAM!  This year will mark my 23rd year in education and my 14 years in Loudoun County Public Schools.  I have taught in both elementary and middle school, and most recently I have served as an instructional facilitator.  I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  Reading and writing in the company of students is my passion!

A little bit about me:

I grew up in the midwest, in the suburbs of Kansas City.  Upon graduating from Kansas State University, I moved to Miami, Florida where I began my teaching career in a private school.  My husband and I then moved to Northern Virginia where I began teaching in Alexandria City Schools.  I have two teenage daughters who are my pride and joy!  We love attending theatre productions together.  I also love to read, spend time with my family, and crafting.

A little bit about our classroom:

We will engage in a reading and writing workshop.  I believe that the only way to get better at something is to practice and the same is true for reading and writing.  Our classroom will be a place where students can take risk and dare to try out new things.  We will work together to collaborate, lead, inspire, motivate, and believe in ourselves and each other.