I have been blessed to be teaching in District 74 for 28 years.  I am thrilled to be back in 8th grade after teaching in 6th grade for several years. I am looking forward to working with a new team and excited to work with the students I missed during the pandemic. My daughters are all grown up and beginning their own careers. We saved a border collie from a shelter who has boundless energy, like a toddler! I continue to enjoy YA books, so many amazing stories that represent today's social landscape.