I would like to take this time to welcome you to the 2020-2021 school year! I am very excited to start the school year despite the uncertain times.  This will mark my 17^th year teaching, but 7th year being in the 5^th grade. I had the pleasure teaching 10 years in the 4^th grade, 8 years at Dakota Valley Elementary and 2 years in Yuma, AZ.  

I have 2 children that are both enrolled in the Dakota Valley School District, 1st and 3rd grade.  We added a 4 legged-boxer,Gretzky, to our family this May!  He is growing so fast! 

My kids are very active, which keep my husband and I busy throughout the year.  My son is involved in baseball, hockey, baseball, and is learning how to play the guitar.  My daughter likes to try quite a few things such as hockey, softball, dance, gymnastics, and the piano.