SCHOOL:
Cullman City Primary School
CLASS:
First Grade Llama Class
SCHOOL PHONE:
256.775.0234
I grew up in Cullman, graduated from Cullman High School in 1993, and received
a history degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1997. I worked for
community and non-profit organizations, primarily history-related, for many
years, both in Birmingham and in Savannah, Georgia. These jobs and volunteer
positions provided me with meaningful opportunities to work with children in
many educational facets. After I returned to Cullman five years ago, it
became clear that I needed to make a career change, because of my love for
young children, teaching, reading, and a strong desire to make a difference in
the lives of others. I immediately began work on, and later received, a
Master's degree in early childhood and elementary education from the
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Teaching 1st grade at CCPS is truly
a rewarding job!
In my spare time, I enjoy writing, particularly children’s fiction and
nonfiction. One day, I hope to complete a children’s book and become fluent
in Spanish. My travels and cultural experiences have greatly impacted my
life, and I have a great passion for Latin American cultures. Hiking the Inca
Trail in Peru to Machu Picchu has been one of the highlights of my travels. I
also love tennis, kayaking, dancing, and biking. I am addicted to crossword
puzzles and adore my two nieces, Olivia and Julia.
Our mission is to grow together academically, socially, and emotionally. Our
classroom is one that seeks to create a welcoming and risk-free environment
where students are not fearful of speaking their minds and thoughts and a
place where learning is fun. We seek to engage the students by using
authentic, meaningful learning tasks that help them make real-world
connections. The Llama classroom is one that challenges students to become
both lifelong learners and compassionate citizens who respect and value one
another and the community.
