“My philosophy in education is that you need to build a culture of respect and set high expectations, which together will achieve academic excellence. I want to move each child forward, striving for his or her personal best, regardless of what labels have been placed upon them by others.”
Richmond Elementary School
Stillwater Public Schools
Current Teaching Position:
1st grade; all subjects
Years in Current Position:
3
Years Total:
26
B.A. in Elementary Education, Oklahoma State University
Masters in Special Education, University of Central Oklahoma
‘’I have always wanted to be that source of hope and security for a child. Some of our students have very difficult situations happening in their lives. At all costs, I need to help them meet their basic needs as well as teach them the curriculum. After years of teaching, I still feel that is the most important role I have.”
Cotteral Elementary School
Guthrie Public Schools
Current Teaching Position:
3rd Grade; all subjects
Years in Current Position:
2
Years Total:
25
B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Central Oklahoma
Masters in Education, University of Central Oklahoma
