Be Brave and Do Hard Things!
The Best Parts of My Job
- Your kids!
- Building relationships with students, parents, and the school faculty.
- I love to watch students stay in “The struggle” when something is hard.
- Encouraging students to have a love for reading and math.
- Being a life-long learner.
My Favorites
- Sunshine
- Mountains-hiking them, camping in them, & four-wheeling on them
- Zeppes
- Bai coconut drinks
- Cinnamon candies
- Bumblebees
- All the shades of yellow
- Early morning walks
- Hot Air Balloons
Books We Will Read
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My favorite books: Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon and ALL Robert Munsch Books
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This year I will be reading out loud:
- The One and Only Ivan
- Because of Winn Dixie
- Frindle
- Charlotte's Web
- Fablehaven
- Matilda
What I Do For Fun
- Teaching
- Early morning walks
- Hiking and camping
- Reading a good book
- Game night with my family
- Paddleboarding
- Bike rides with my cute husband- Mr. Maag
- Running-I’ve run 21 half marathons and one full marathon
- I love to travel
Favorite Vacations
- Alaska Cruise
- Eastern Bahamas Cruise
- Puerto Vallarta, MX
- Redwoods National Park
- Bluff Hot Air Balloon Festival
- New York
- Seattle
- Disney World
- Island Park
- Mt. Rushmore
- Lily Lake in the Uintahs
Years in Education
This is my 20th year teaching.
Where I Have Taught
- C. H. Taylor Elementary- 3 years
- 3rd Grade
- Odyssey Elementary- 5 years
- 2nd Grade
- Ogden Preparatory Academy- 6 years
- Kindergarten
- Orchard Springs Elementary- 4 years
- 2nd Grade (1 year)
- 3rd Grade (4 years)
My Education
- Bachelors of Elementary Education Grades 1-8 (Weber State University)
- Bachelors of Education Early Childhood Education Grades K-3 (Utah State University)
- Reading Endorsement (Utah State University)
- ESL Endorsement (NUCC)
- LETRS-Science of Reading certified
- Weber School District LETRS-Science of Reading Instructor
- Masters of Education-Curriculum and Instruction (Western Governors University)