This is my twenty-third year teaching and my seventeenth year at Sycamore. I am very excited to teach three algebra honors courses, two 8th grade math courses, and one geometry honors course. Although we are starting out "online", I am excited to begin. 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 (12), a daughter, Paige (8), 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 (12), a daughter, Paige (8), 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.
CANVAS
As you are all aware, we will be using CANVAS to deliver our LIVE INSTRUCTION and assignments. Want to learn more about CANVAS...visit this CVUSD site. There are many informative power points and webinars waiting to be viewed.
STUDENTS
CLICK HERE and use your username/password that you use for Q.
PARENTS
Your child will need to log into their account first. Click on account, settings and obtain a "pairing code" for you to add them to your parent account. PARENT OBSERVER LINK
*note: If you have multiple students, just add one at first to create your account. Then add your other children after the account has been created :)
IS THERE AN APP? Yes! There is a student Canvas app and a parent Canvas app :)
As you are all aware, we will be using CANVAS to deliver our LIVE INSTRUCTION and assignments. Want to learn more about CANVAS...visit this CVUSD site. There are many informative power points and webinars waiting to be viewed.
STUDENTS
CLICK HERE and use your username/password that you use for Q.
PARENTS
Your child will need to log into their account first. Click on account, settings and obtain a "pairing code" for you to add them to your parent account. PARENT OBSERVER LINK
*note: If you have multiple students, just add one at first to create your account. Then add your other children after the account has been created :)
IS THERE AN APP? Yes! There is a student Canvas app and a parent Canvas app :)
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. **THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD |
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. **THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY ON HOLD |
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.
