I am currently a 15th year elementary school teacher with a first grade class, the Happy Campers, that I looped with. In addition to being a classroom teacher I have served, or am currently serving in the following leadership and volunteer positions: team leader, leadership team, mentor for students, mentor for new teachers, SLPS District Professional Development Presenter & Curriculum Writer, Teach for America Partner Teacher during summer school, 21^st Century, and I am responsible for bringing Girls on the Run St. Louis to my school – where I continue to be the site liaison and head coach.  I am also the recipient of the 2019 Math Educator of the Year award for our district and the 2015 Pettus Award of Excellence in Teaching.  I have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Education.  I absolutely love my work, and my students! I am so excited to get to spend another year with all of my Happy Campers!