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Hi! This is my 21st year teaching in Beaverton, and my 8th year as a 1st grade teacher. My undergraduate degree was in French, and my first career was actually in business. It was when I became a mom (My son's name is David. He's 26 now and lives in Boston.) that I realized I wanted to spend my energy helping children learn and grow. I have the best job in the world!
Much of my teaching career has been as a reading specialist, teaching students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Having a classroom full of 1st graders is most definitely my favorite assignment. They are so eager to learn, and it is exciting to watch budding readers and mathematicians grow from tentatively figuring out the code to confidently reading and discussing complex stories and fluently adding and subtracting (along with many other skills) in math!
In my spare time, I like hiking, going to the beach, reading, and sharing good times with family and friends.
I look forward to partnering with you this year to support your child in becoming a confident, happy, and successful learner. Welcome to 1st Grade!