Hello! And welcome to my classroom! I'm always excited to meet and encourage new learners. I am a trained educator and have over a decade of teaching experience. 

My educational background includes a Bachelors of Science in Earth and Space Science Education and a Masters of Science in Geology from Brigham Young University with an emphasis in Planetary Geology. I have experience as a middle school science teacher. I have also taught at 4 different universities. Classes I have taught include: Meteorology, Geology, Labs, Astronomy, Natural Disasters, Study Skills, and more. I have even taught a course in which I was teaching other teachers how to teach Earth Sciences to their students. I love teaching with a hands-on approach. The more of their 5 senses a student involves in their learning - the more likely it is they will enjoy it and retain the information.

I also have a passion for the arts and music. I have taught piano and the organ for over 10 years. I am actually learning to play the violin right now and I want to inspire my students to be lifelong learners. You're never to old to learn something new. I enjoy listening to music, poetry, literature, and other fine arts.

In my community I have volunteered as a teacher for high school aged students and have enjoyed my interactions with them. I love creating discussion and giving teens a chance to demonstrate their skills and build confidence. Our youth have so much to offer this world. 

Finally, I am a homeschooling mom of four. I love my children and have taught them from Pre-K. (So I have literally taught Pre-K - college.) We have enjoyed homeschooling and I have enjoyed learning alongside and spending time with my children. 

I love teaching! I believe the best approach to teaching is not to be a mage on a stage but to be a guide on the side. Students tend to learn best in this kind of environment. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my profile and I hope to see you in class!