I’m thrilled to be experiencing my first year here at NCCA! It’s an honor to be part of this creative and loving school family. I taught in Chicago area schools for 12 years before moving to Daniel Island, SC, where I reside with my husband & two children. I feel that my experience as a mother has given me a new level of empathy toward students and parents; I understand that school can be both joyous AND challenging to families. My goal is to facilitate the joy alongside the immense amount of learning that must take place over the fourth grade year. I’m currently teaching language arts, reading and social studies. Each day, I make an effort to integrate a form of the arts, whether it be visual, musical, or physical (dance/drama) into our lessons. This is when I see our students at their best!