I attended Carthage College, in Kenosha, Wis., where I received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and special education. I later went on to get my master’s from Olivet Nazarene University, in Bourbonnais, Ill., in curriculum and instruction. I continue to constantly further my education and currently have 15 additional credits in education classes. I have taught in the District 308 since 2003. I love teaching second grade because it is a huge year for growth both academically and socially. I look forward to another fantastic year.