Here's a little about myself: I have been married to my wonderful husband Mike for 30 years. He is a Captain for Delta Airlines, flying out of Seattle. I have 3 children. My oldest daughter Andrea graduated from Otterbein College in Columbus, Ohio. She moved back to Oregon from NYC following the passing of her husband. She is an actress and writer, and also a secretary in BSD. My middle daughter, Mikayla graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with a BSN and is a nurse at the VA Hospital. She was also Division 1 fencer as well. She is married to her wonderful Canadian husband that she met in Greece! My son Mike graduated from Southridge High School. He is a Senior at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a Finance major and played Tartan Football. I have a BA in Music from Wheaton College. I attended 2 years of Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education at Texas Woman’s University. I also graduated with my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governor's University this past summer. I have taught English and Music (while living overseas) as well as 1st and 3rd grades in Texas and Oregon, and I am super excited to start this year’s adventure with my awesome Bethany Third Grade Team! We are going to have a great year!