MAGDALENA

Thanks for taking the time to visit my webpage!  I am excited to begin my 29th year of teaching!  I began my teaching career at Datil Elementary, where I taught for 5 years.  I couldn't have chosen a better place to begin.  I taught in a multi-grade classroom consisting of kindergarteners through 3rd graders.  I worked with a great staff, had great students, had a classroom that looked out into the pine trees, and I lived in the "Teacherage."  I learned SO much those 5 years, but life happened and I felt I needed to move closer to home.  After visiting Magdalena Elementary School, a position became open and I applied.  I was offered an interview and a position before I could blink my eyes!  I spent the summer moving out of the teacherage and the classroom I loved.  I was scared to death wondering if I was making the right decision.  Upon entering the doors at Magdalena Schools, I felt welcome.  This is my 24th year in the District.  I have taught 3rd grade for 20 years , with the exception of one year where I taught 3rd and 4th grades and 2 years teaching 2nd grade.  While at Magdalena Elementary, I have been able to grow professionally by being allowed to attend conferences across the nation, participated 4 summers at the Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University, furthered my studies to obtain a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lesley University, became certified in TESOL and Reading, and obtained my CDL to drive a bus! I served as the Lead Teacher for 5 years at the Elementary along with my role as a full-time classroom teacher.  Not having children of my own, I let my students fill that void in my heart.  I adore my students and am known for becoming quite attached to them!  I am married, have a step son, step daughter in law, 2 granddaughters and a grandson.  I enjoy riding my horses in the mountains and camping, and I have one very spoiled dog named Bristol.