About Me

Originally from the United Kingdom, I have lived in the United States since 1989.  Although I will always consider myself an expatriate Brit, I am also a proud U.S. citizen :)

I am a second-career teacher. Since I had always wanted to be 'in the classroom,' I decided it wasn't too late to go back to school and add a degree in Education to my resume!

Before I taught, I was in sales. Tops in the U.S. at selling Tupperware (plastic really does create profit!) and then selling 'space' for a hospitality company in Iowa. Days and nights were filled with working with brides and corporate events. Now I 'sell' education and reading to kids.

Teaching became a joy in my life as I sought different ways to engage and grow experiences for my students - but this year, everything changed as I found myself in the perfect job...in the Media Center.

The Media Center is all that I could want. I can teach. I connect with students - lots of them.  There is so much room for creativity and fun as I strive to bring the media center to every student in the school. 

How would I describe my style?

Strategic & Experimental

I love it

Teaching opportunities are everywhere and always on my mind. Every experience in life teaches you something about teaching. When something is boring, when an event is fun, when you find you want more - everything gives us clues to what will work with kids.

The Personal Stuff

I have two children, Ben and Steph.  Ben lives in Atlanta after 6+ years in the US Navy and getting his degree, and Steph is a world traveler, currently making Perth,  Australia her home. My husband, Paul, and I are enjoying life as empty nesters.

We have two dogs - Gwladys, our young Jack Russell, and Toffee-Girl our Mexican Bull Terrier (we made that up after seeing her DNA!).  Our final family member is Diablo Del Sol (Sunny), my wonderful 32-year-old horse!

When I am not worrying about my students or working to improve the Media Center, I am either watching football (soccer), hiking with Toffee-Girl, or riding my horse. I fit the British cliche well. I even have a Barbour coat and Wellington boots!

I also drive a Mini - what color? British Racing Green, of course!