This year, I am excited to spend my 7th year in Oakfield teaching English 1, Senior English, AP English Language and Composition, and Young Adult Literature. Beyond the classroom, I am also advisor for Oakfield High School Key Club. 

I am a 2011 graduate of Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI. I have a bachelor's degree in English/Secondary Education with a minor in Political Science. While working as a Teaching Assistant at NMU and pursuing a graduate degree, I presented at College English Association (CEA) and International Literacy Association (ILA) National Conferences. In June 2018, I led a workshop session on social issues book clubs at the National Summit on Research and Teaching of Young Adult Literature. The Summit gave me the opportunity to present work from Oakfield on a national level, make strong connections across the country, and meet some of the most popular Young Adult Literature authors including Laurie Halse Anderson. Over the summer of 2019, I brought my newborn son along and presented at nErD Camp Michigan, a national literacy conference. I enjoy sharing the work I've done in my classroom and accomplishments of our amazing students at professional development opportunities near and far! 

Students in my classes should expect to think, discuss, and READ! I strive to incorporate great literature into every class and am especially passionate about Young Adult Literature.  My goal is to provide students with as many diverse texts and relevant options as possible, and so I have created an Amazon Wish List. If you are so inclined, please follow the link and consider a donation to our classroom library!  

I currently reside in Beaver Dam, but I was born and raised in Eagle River, WI. When I am not teaching, I enjoy reading. Traveling, spending time with my family and friends, camping up north and in the UP, and attending sporting events are other hobbies and interests of mine. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 6 years, and we have a three year old daughter and a son who was just born in June!