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• Math anxiety
• Mind, brain, and teaching
• Effective professional development

Ed.D, Liberty University, 2024
Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education

Graduate Certificate, Johns Hopkins University, 2020
Mind, Brain, and Teaching

M.Ed., Penn State University, 2016
Teaching and Curriculum

B.A., North Central Bible College, 1996
Elementary Education

• EDUC 209: Principles & Structures of Mathematics
• EDUC 303: Math: Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction I
• EDUC 304: Math: Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction II

My passion for education began on my first day of kindergarten. I loved everything about the classroom environment and couldn’t wait to learn everything my teacher was going to teach me. When I became an elementary school teacher, my number one goal was to create the same kind of welcoming, engaging environment for my students. Throughout my career, I taught students in grades kindergarten, first, and second. In addition to classroom teaching, I served as grade-level coordinator, and I mentored many student teachers. These opportunities ignited a desire to use my experiences to help develop others. I am excited to help new teachers develop their ability to create engaging classroom environments for their future students.

I enjoy working out, grabbing coffee with friends, and spending time with my family.