About the Teacher

My journey

Welcome to Kindergarten! I love learning and growing with kindergarten students. This is such a magical age to work with and they change so much through the year.

I began my teaching career with Portland Public Schools in 2004.  I have taught Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten. My undergraduate degree is in early childhood/elementary education.  I have a masters degree in curriculum and instructions. I received my Doctoral Degree in 2017. My dissertation focused on teaching social justice concepts to Kindergarten and 2nd grade students.

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Originally a Washington state native,  I have been living in North Portland for the last 30 years.  My husband Tom and I have 5 grown children (Jessica, Lage, Brittany, Anders and Elisabeth) and 8 grandchildren (Cameron, Morgan, Keller, Dylan, Heaven, Logan, Elliot and Lucien). 

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Hobbies:

• Reading

• Arts and Crafts

• DIY Projects

Favorites:

• Color: Blue

• Food: Fair Trade Dark chocolate

• Children's Book: Charlotte's Web

• Place: The beach

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