I am very excited to be your child’s Fourth Grade teacher! The 2023 – 2024 school year will be my fourteenth year as a teacher and my second year in Urbandale. I was previously at a school in Des Moines for 12 years teaching 3rd grade and 2nd grade. I graduated from Wartburg College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a K-8 Reading endorsement. I later completed my master’s degree in Literacy Education and an ESL endorsement at Drake University. 

I live in Urbandale with my husband Erik and our two boys,  Finn (7) and Dylan (5). I enjoy reading, gardening, coffee, and playing games with my family.

I am looking forward to working with the families and staff at Valerius! I am ready for a year full of learning, growth, and adventures!