Ed.S. Candidate
northwest Missouri State University
Projected Grad date: August 2024 

excited to work with you toward positive growth!

Originally born in Missouri, I have stayed here my entire life. I became an educator 15 years ago through the alternative certification route due to my background in journalism and a need at the local high school for a qualified journalism teacher. 

I live in Mexico, MO, with my husband, son, nephew, niece and brother. I enjoy writing and have written and published a fiction novel, a Bible study for women, and a creative non-fiction essay collection and podcast series to fulfill my requirements as a candidate in the MFA Writing program at Lindenwood University.

I enjoy writing, junking, making jewelry, and reading in my spare time. 

CliftonStrengths 2.0 - High in ideation and strategy

Favorite movie: The Usual Suspects; John Wick series; Secondhand Lions

Favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird

Favorite episodic series: The Carol Burnett Show

Best song for writing: The Blue Danube Waltz

Best song for dancing: Uptown Funk (smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy!)

Best song for driving: That's Not My Name by the Ting Tings

Guilty pleasure: Binge-watching foreign mystery series and true crime