This is my 22nd year in education. I grew up here in Lawrence and completed my teaching certificate at the University of Kansas. I have a B.S.E. in social studies and an M.S.E. in special education. I served as a middle school special education teacher, social studies teacher, and instructional coach in Kansas City, KS for 16 years before returning to Lawrence to be closer to my family. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, traveling, being outdoors, gardening, and riding on boats or my jet ski. We're on or near water anytime the weather permits. I teach because I believe that education is the best weapon against injustice.