About Me

This year I am teaching Language through Geography, Language through Social Studies (levels 1.5 and 2.0), and co-teaching American Studies 7 with Ms. Schwartz and with Mr. Raboin.

I have lived in Minnesota most of my life. I grew up near Minneapolis and I then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a B.A. in Japanese. I later returned to the U and went on to earn my ESL teaching license and an M.Ed. in Second Languages and Cultures Education. This is my 17th year teaching EL in Twin Cities area schools. Additionally, I taught English for two years in Japan and for two years in Belgium.

When I am not teaching, I love to play violin, sew, read, travel abroad, and spend time with my friends, family and my dog Fred.