I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to the St. Joseph area in 2005. I have my Bachelors and Masters degree, both from Western Michigan University! I also played softball for the Broncos! I began my teaching career, teaching kindergarten at Roosevelt Elementary. I taught kindergarten for 4 years, before moving up to first grade, and have been teaching first grade ever since. First grade is such a special year of learning and growing! When I'm not in the classroom, I am out on the softball field, coaching for Lakeshore! GO LANCERS!