I am so happy to be a part of the Firebird Nation!  This will be my 15th year of teaching, and I look forward to teaching 6th Grade Language Arts this year. Colorado is home to me.  I grew up in Monument, Colorado and attended the University of Colorado for my bachelor's degree.  After having children, I returned for my Master's Degree in Education through the University of Phoenix and started teaching.  All four of my kids attended Falcon Middle School and it is truly a community that I admire for building positive relationships, offering activities for everyone, and holding high standards in the classroom.  The best part about teaching is the amazing students and I look forward to helping them reach their goals through effective instruction and increased effort.