...I graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1998, and shortly after decided that I wanted to be a teacher. So, back to school, I went and obtained my teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University in 2003. My teaching career began teaching in a small school district where I had both Middle and High school students. (read more)
...I will end this small bio of mine with a quote from Bruce Lee - "Knowing is not enough; We must apply. Willing is not enough; We must do."From grade 9 to grade 12, I had been part of a competitive speech and debate team in which I placed first many times in sections for public speaking, internat... (read more)
...In 2016 I was a long term sub for a 3rd grade class guiding them through all the curriculum from October to June. This was such a rewarding experience for me, and pushed me to finish my teaching degree. I am employed as a Paraprofessional, which allows me to help the students in my classroom in one-on-one setting with reading and match, as well as students in small groups with all subjects. (read more)