I consider myself someone who greets life with open arms and always strives to learn more about people and cultures.
Though I was born in Oconomowoc, I have spent most of my adult life outside of Wisconsin. After graduating from UW-Milwaukee with a BA in English Education, I spent the next 6 months in England working in various schools as an aide and substitute teacher.
After this eye-opening experience, I knew that I needed to see more. So, on a whim (and a shoestring budget), I moved with one of my best friends to the panhandle of Florida, where I spent the last 6 years teaching Reading and Language Arts and growing as an educator, traveler, and overall person. Every free moment I had was spent either backpacking, visiting friends all over the states, or working on growing better at my other love--cooking.
Finally, though, I knew I had to come back home. So, in September of 2010, I returned to my roots in Wisconsin to be closer to my family, as well as to live back in this beautiful lake country area that I know and love. I'm excited to be teaching back here, and I can't wait to see what each new day brings.
