I love spending time with my husband, cat and pups. I love being around friends (and enjoys making new ones), visiting my family back home in Michigan during breaks and holidays, and taking every opportunity to learn and try new things. I enjoy going to the movies, watching plays, musicals, and dance performances, crafting, swimming, hiking, biking, and attending Zumba classes. To relax, I like to read, cook and bake, organize, play music and sing.
I am in my seventh year of teaching, and I'm excited for another year of math exploration. I have supported math students of all ages, and have spent most of my teaching career working with students in grades 7 through 9, teaching both non-honors and honors classes. I am passionate about education, learning new things every day, teaching and supporting others, and collaborating with my peers. I love mathematics, and particularly, working with students who need extra support with foundational skills and concepts. One of my goals is to make math a positive and fun learning experience so my students will grow to love problem-solving and learning, just like I do.
I recently got married, but my name last year was Ms. Smith. I emphasize a positive learning environment for all, and encourages students to learn at their pace, stay in the struggle, and always ask for support even when it is hard.
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (grades 1-8); Emphasis in Elementary Education, Grand Valley State UniversityUS Math Recovery Council AVMR 1 & AVMR 2 CertifiedInstitution: Grand Valley State University in Michigan Class of 2016 Degree/Certification: Bachelor's of Science, Mathematics Major, Emphasis in Elementary Education
