I have been teaching in Ann Arbor for 19 years, and have been at Haisley since my second year teaching. I spent several years teaching first grade, and one year of second grade, but have settled into kindergarten for the past 12 years. Interestingly enough, at the start of my career I never imagined I'd be teaching kindergarten, but 19 years later, I can't see myself doing anything else! One of my favorite things about teaching is the opportunity to be creative with students, be it through art or writing or any other media. Seeing student growth as a result of creativity paired with high expectations is the most rewarding aspect of my job! On a personal level, I love to cook, to read, do Crossfit and run, travel and spend time with friends and family. I have a small jewelry business that I work on during the summer months, as well.