I teach gifted support classes and strategic game development. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Shippensburg University, a Master of Education Degree in Special Education - Comprehensive from Shippensburg University, a Master of Education Degree in Special Education - Gifted from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, and the Gifted Endorsement for Pennsylvania.  I have worked with gifted learners at Big Spring since 2004.  I moved from the elementary gifted support position to the middle school position at the beginning of the 2015-16 school year. 

I have three married daughters - Steph, Beki, and Dori.  They have given us nine grandchildren - Aiden, Sam, Lucas, Abby, Zane, Evelyn, Ellie, Sadie, and Isabel!  We have a rescue dog - Manny.  My husband, Steve, is Senior Pastor at Christian Life Community Church in Newville, so I have duties as wife of the Senior Pastor, as well.

My favorite literary genre is realistic fiction, especially action stories.  I love Star Wars, Star Trek, and superhero movies.