I am the youngest of 6 children in my family. I attended Eastern Illinois University for my undergrad and St. Francis for my graduate degree. This is my thirteenth year teaching! In those years, I've only taught 4th grade and 5th grade (at the Intermediate)! I have a crazy dog named Sammie (who I swear can perform magic tricks). My husband and I have a son, Wyatt, who is just 4 months old! Our daughter, Gracelyn, just turned six this past summer! She is starting 1st grade this year! They are constantly keeping us on our toes :)