I teach third grade at Ealy Elementary. I have taught in Whitehall for 10 years.  I did my student teaching at Shawmut Hills Elementary in Grand Rapids, MI and also was a long term sub at Ridgewiew Elementary School in Sparta Area Schools. I earned my BA in English and Communications at Hope College. I earned my teaching certification and Master's Degree in Reading Education at Grand Valley State University.

I am married and have two daughters, Molly and Kate. My husband's name is Greg. We live in Whitehall with our dog Venus.

I believe that children are blessings and that the children in my class are a gift of hope. Teaching is a privilege and I am grateful to be working in such a wonderful community.