This is my 26th year of teaching and I am excited about this school year! My passion and dedication with teaching brings excitement to my class every year! Communication with parents is important and essential in helping students reach their potential and become successful.

Education:

M.A. University of Colorado: Multicultural Social Foundations & Special Education

License: Special Education Moderate Needs (K-12)

Special Education EMH (K-12)

B.A. University of Northern Colorado: Special Education & Psychology

A.A. Leeward Community College, Hawaii

National Board Certified Teacher K-12 (Exceptional Needs NBCT 09)

Credentials: Career & Technical Education: Specialist (Secondary)

NCLB Highly Qualified: Social Studies, Language Arts, Literacy

BVSD: Health

Multi-Sensory Reading Trained: Orton-Gillingham(Yoshimoto training), Advanced Linguistic Remedies (Dr. Barbara Wise), Linda Mood Bell, Wilson, & Language