About Me

Originally from the United Kingdom, I have lived in the United States for over 32 years now. Although I will always consider myself as an expatriate Brit, I am also a proud U.S. citizen :)

I am a second career teacher, deciding that since I had always wanted to be 'in the classroom' - it really 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 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.

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 is at college after 6+ years in the US Navy, 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 - Yuffie, our elderly Italian Greyhound/Chihuahua cross, 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 30-year-old horse!

When I am not worrying about my students or working to make the Media Center better, I am either watching football (soccer), hiking wth 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!