Experience: This is my 29th year of teaching in the Granite School District and my 21st year at Bennion Elementary in 3rd Grade. Needless to say, I love it! I graduated from Utah State University in Elementary Education, minoring in Spanish (se habla Espanol) and have a Gifted and Talented Endorsement.
One of my favorite parts of teaching is participating in "Opera by Children". This will be my 12th year of doing an Opera with my students.
About me: I have 2 children; a daughter, 23 and a son, age 14. I collect bells (go figure!). I am a huge fan of all things Disney. This summer, my family and I went on a trip to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park where I stood within about 39 feet of a baby grizzly cub! I absolutely love to travel. My favorite vacations have included an Alaskan cruise where I got to watch humpback whales, a Hawaiian cruise, and Discovery Cove in Florida where I got to swim with dolphins. I love the color green. I love seafood, nuts, and dark chocolate. My biggest weakness is warm chocolate chip cookies. I enjoy cooking and trying out new gourmet recipes. I love music and singing. I speak Spanish. I love to watch movies and do crafts. My favorite subject is Math.
One of my favorite teachers growing up was my 3rd Grade teacher, Mrs. DeNiro -- she was so pretty and kind! I also loved my High School Math teacher, Mr. Jensen who taught me for 3 years. He was very patient and funny! Now we are neighbors and he is like a 2nd "grandpa" to my son Braden. Another favorite was my High School choir teacher, Mr. Flinders, who gave me a love for music and helped me develop self-discipline and integrity.
One of my favorite parts of teaching is participating in "Opera by Children". This will be my 12th year of doing an Opera with my students.
About me: I have 2 children; a daughter, 23 and a son, age 14. I collect bells (go figure!). I am a huge fan of all things Disney. This summer, my family and I went on a trip to Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park where I stood within about 39 feet of a baby grizzly cub! I absolutely love to travel. My favorite vacations have included an Alaskan cruise where I got to watch humpback whales, a Hawaiian cruise, and Discovery Cove in Florida where I got to swim with dolphins. I love the color green. I love seafood, nuts, and dark chocolate. My biggest weakness is warm chocolate chip cookies. I enjoy cooking and trying out new gourmet recipes. I love music and singing. I speak Spanish. I love to watch movies and do crafts. My favorite subject is Math.
One of my favorite teachers growing up was my 3rd Grade teacher, Mrs. DeNiro -- she was so pretty and kind! I also loved my High School Math teacher, Mr. Jensen who taught me for 3 years. He was very patient and funny! Now we are neighbors and he is like a 2nd "grandpa" to my son Braden. Another favorite was my High School choir teacher, Mr. Flinders, who gave me a love for music and helped me develop self-discipline and integrity.