This Spring I went back to college at Boise State University after a long absence from school. After two years working as an Educational Assistant in kindergarten I have the desire to be a classroom teacher for any grade k-6. I love working with children, helping them learn the basics and creating a foundation for learning in school and beyond. Teaching fundamental academics and social skills while giving them a balance with creativity throughout the curriculum are my goals. I love to see children grow to and beyond expectations.

With pursuing a minor in art and a minor in English, I would be excited also to teach middle school art or English/Composition classes. Teaching children to communicate and create visually or with words would help them in all aspects of their educational, and later, professional careers.

For eight years I illustrated children's books and magazines, both educational and religious. I also enjoy, on the side, teaching drawing classes to all ages. Anyone can learn to draw or draw better with direction and practice.

Born in Oregon, my family moved around a lot when I was growing up. I have lived in eleven states, and two countries, attending fourteen schools before graduating from high school. As an adult I lived in Costa Rica for a time and have visited China. I live with my very supportive husband, three beautiful and creative children, our terrier, two Amazon parrots and two Betta fish. We love Idaho - it's home!