I was born and raised in Houston, TX so I’m a southerner at heart, and came to the Midwest to attend college and never left. I live in Naperville with my husband Dave. We have two daughters, Megan, who recently graduated from the University of Rochester and is on an adventure in Pittsburgh for the next year. Emily is a sophomore at Butler University in Indianapolis and plays the flute in the wind ensemble there.

I believe that there is no greater investment than what we give to our children with our time, attention, and energy. It is important that every child feels accepted for who they are and believes in themselves and what they can accomplish. I enjoy being a part of children’s journeys to discovering who they are and that there are no limits to who they can be.

I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in economics and have been working part time in church administration while our daughters were growing up. I am excited to begin my time with Montessori Children’s Garden and the opportunities that it opens for me. I have a creative spirit that draws me to teaching and have spent many years teaching Sunday school and leading Vacation Bible School. I enjoy putting lessons together and creating spaces that encourage engagement. My favorite thing about being in the classroom is building a community together to further the strengths and interests of our children.

Music is a large part of my life and I even marched in the Rose Bowl Parade with the Northwestern band. I also love the Muppets, and I’m an avid sports fan.