Principal

I am excited to be starting my 10 year as the principal of Long Beach Elementary School.  Over the past 9 years, we have made some great strides in creating an inclusive, caring environment where all students are respected, developed and provided the best learning environment.

I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Elmhurst College, now called Elmhurst University, in Elmhurst Illinois in 1995.  I received my Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 2002.  I began my teaching career as a seventh grade math teacher at West Chicago Middle School.  After two years, I transitioned to Winfield Middle School, where I served as the sixth, seventh and eighth grade math teacher, where I taught for 7 years.  My last two years at Winfield, I served in a dual role as math teacher and started my administrative experience as assistant principal. 

In 2004, I began my career in Oswego School District #308.  I served five years as the Assistant Principal at Traugher Junior High, and one year as the Assistant Principal at Bednarcik Junior High.  In 2010, I was hired as the Principal at Hunt Club Elementary School, where I served for three years before moving to Long Beach.  I started as the Principal at Long Beach in the fall of 2013, and have been here ever since.  I am in my 19th year in Oswego School District #308 and 28th overall in education.

I believe that when every member of the staff is all pulling in the same direction, great things can be accomplished!  We have a veteran staff here at Long Beach that has done many great things and we are all so eager to keep the positive momentum going!