Mount Vernon Schools

Biography

I graduated from Westmont College in l986.  I taught 5th/6th grade in a small farming community, St. Paul Oregon.  I then taught 2nd grade in the Beaverton Oregon.  By 1990 I moved back to Mount Vernon, Washington.  As I was teaching kindergarten for the Burlington School District, I went to Seattle Pacific University and earned my Masters in School Counseling.  I had my first counseling position at Mary Purcell in Sedro-Woolley.  I then moved to Lincoln School in l997 and worked as a school counselor.  I then received an endorsement in Health/PE, which allowed me to work at LaVeuntre Middle School teaching AVID, Health, and Yoga.  I became Nationally Board certified in 2010 in Physical Education. 

Going to college and becoming a teacher/counselor was one of the best decisions I have made in my life.  I enjoy teaching children and find it a daily privilege to be a part of their lives.  As I reflect back to my teaching days at Saint Paul, I have fond memories, however, I have learned so much since then and my AVID teaching tools along with life experience makes my classroom rich. 

Personally, I have three fabulous children.  I spend most of my time with them.  I also love being with my parents.  Family is a value that is so important to me.  We travel, walk, practice yoga, dine together, and are engaged in each other’s lives.  I am also passionate about YOGA.  I am going to India, summer 2012, to get my 200-hour certification in Sivananda yoga.