What do you teach at Deer Lakes?
8th Grade Pre-Algebra
When did you know you wanted to be in education?
I volunteered in the Special Education Department with Mrs. Boyer when I was in High School and knew that it was the right fit for me. I spent the first 13 years of my career as the Autistic and Emotional Support Teacher until recently transferring to the Math Department.
What do you enjoy about your students?
I enjoy teaching students who don't give up easily. The easiest option is always to quit, but the most rewarding option is finding another way to solve a problem.
Who was your favorite teacher and why?
This is a really difficult question since I currently teach with many of my former teachers, but I would have to say that I, like many DL Students, was heavily impacted by Ms. Jaros. She was not a Guidance Counselor when I had her, but instead a first year teacher, but her positive attitude and work ethic were just as apparent.
What do you enjoy when you’re not teaching?
I enjoy Golfing, Running, and winning Fantasy Sports Leagues. I also have two dogs: A Beagle named Ruby and a Basset Hound named Gertrude.
What’s at the top of your bucket list?
Golfing in Ireland
If you could be a member of any past or current band which would you join?
I would definitely be the fourth member of Nirvana
If you could have a superpower what would it be?
Invisibility
What’s your favorite dessert?
Boston Cream Pie
What’s your favorite movie?
Napoleon Dynamite
If you could pick one person to play you in a movie who would it be?
The late, great Chris Farley
What can you reveal that people might not expect about you?
I have completed a full marathon and I do not recommend it.