This is my twenty-second year teaching and my sixteenth year at Sycamore. I am very excited to teach three algebra honors courses and two 8th grade math courses. I absolutely love my job! Teaching and studying math is my passion and I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm and love of math with my students. I have a fantastic time explaining to kids how math is used in everyday life and is everywhere around us!
I grew up locally and graduated from Agoura High School ('93), earned my bachelors degrees at UCSB ('97), then continued to study with a cohort at UCLA & CSUN resulting in my teaching credentials and a Master's in Education ('99). My husband Brandon and I got married in beautiful Somis, CA in 2004. We have a son, Myles (11), a daughter, Paige (7), and a "furry" child named Marley.
Aside from teaching math, I also coach the Sycamore Canyon Middle School Math Counts Team and advise the Kiwanis Builders Club. Both clubs are open for 6th-8th graders. See below for additional information.
I grew up locally and graduated from Agoura High School ('93), earned my bachelors degrees at UCSB ('97), then continued to study with a cohort at UCLA & CSUN resulting in my teaching credentials and a Master's in Education ('99). My husband Brandon and I got married in beautiful Somis, CA in 2004. We have a son, Myles (11), a daughter, Paige (7), and a "furry" child named Marley.
Aside from teaching math, I also coach the Sycamore Canyon Middle School Math Counts Team and advise the Kiwanis Builders Club. Both clubs are open for 6th-8th graders. See below for additional information.
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BUILDERS CLUB
On selected Tuesdays, I advise the Sycamore Canyon Kiwanis Builders Club. We meet at the middle school lunch shelter for an hour after school and dismiss at 3:15. Builders is an amazing program for 6th-8th graders who have a heart for service and desire to grow their leadership potential. For more information about Builders, please click here. |
MATH COUNTS
Every Thursday, I coach the Sycamore Canyon Math Counts club and team. Any 6th-8th grader is welcome to join. We meet in my room, 62, after school for an hour and dismiss at 4:10. Math Counts is for the students that loves math and want a challenge. We also participate in local competitions. For more information about Math Counts, please click here. |
Food: chocolate :)
Favorite way to spend my time: When with my family, going to the beach and eating Italia Deli. When alone, I like to take dance classes and get pedicures! Chocolate: See's Candy all the way! Colors: I love all colors, but pink and green are my favs! Number: 23 Store: Nordstroms, TARGET, Amazon, Anthropology & Joann's Fabric Drink: Iced Coffee, Diet Dr. Pepper and Cactus Cooler Book: Gone With The Wind (and any biography on Einstein) Candy Bar: Snickers & Sour Patch Kids Movies: The Sound of Music, Shawshank Redemption, Sixteen Candles & Dead Poet's Society Song: I Hope You Dance, by Lee Ann Womack Job: (if I wasn't a teacher) FBI field/research agent or an owner of a dance studio TV show: I love reality television (I know, I know), I love So You Think You Can Dance and I want to be on the Amazing Race so bad! 
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MY PHILOSOPHY
I believe that children learn best in a stimulating, creative, and caring environment that allows for and acknowledges individual differences and abilities. Self-esteem is critical for student achievement on all levels and they should be recognized for their accomplishments. I will work rigorously to foster your child's unique potentials, to allow full development of his/her creativity and sensitivity, and
to encourage personal integrity, love of learning and self-fulfillment.
I believe that children learn best in a stimulating, creative, and caring environment that allows for and acknowledges individual differences and abilities. Self-esteem is critical for student achievement on all levels and they should be recognized for their accomplishments. I will work rigorously to foster your child's unique potentials, to allow full development of his/her creativity and sensitivity, and
to encourage personal integrity, love of learning and self-fulfillment.
