I live in Peoria  with my husband, 3 daughters, 1 son and 2 dogs. I graduated from Illinois State University in 2000 with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. I graduated from Saint Xavier University in 2005 with a Master's Degree in Teaching and Educational Leadership and in 2019 I acheived National Board Certification. 

I have been teaching at the Developmental Center for 20 years. I feel fortunate to work in a school that is full of such wonderful students and staff. I consider it a privelege to work in this field and spend my days with such remarkable students.