I joined the Bryant staff in 2010 and love teaching 2nd grade! In addition to our regular curriculum, students in my class read Charlotte's Web and learn how to read aloud picture books to K-1 classes. I also teach an after school class called Chance Champs, which provides math extension opportunities around probability. In my free time, I enjoy playing poker, snuggling my two cats, consuming visual media, and playing drums in the Rainbow City marching band and Reign FC's Rain City Riot.
Years teaching at Bryant: This is my sixth year teaching at Bryant Elementary!
A great thing about working at Bryant is: The students, their families, and my wonderful colleagues! This community is tremendously supportive, and welcoming. I am constantly learning new things from my team, and Bryant families.
A reason I teach kindergarten is: It is a such a special and exciting time in a student’s life. Many students are entering school for the first time, and I get to show them how fun and rewarding learning new things among a group of new friends can be! Kindergarteners are constantly developing new skills, and each week can look very different depending what we are ready to learn next. Our classroom and grade community is supportive and full of love by the end of the year, and it is amazing to be a part of that process.
Something I enjoy about kindergarten is: Our enthusiasm, energy, and curiosity. If students are interested in a topic, we have the time to investigate it with them further, and learn along with them!
A piece of advice I offer to help students and families adjust to kindergarten is: Communicate with your student’s teacher. The more we understand, the more we can support your child and family.
I love making, teaching and performing Music (and the Arts)! My major instruments are piano and voice, but I can play most instruments (some with squeaky sounds!) I have been a member of the Seattle Men's Chorus since 2003.
I was raised in Tacoma, went to college in Idaho and have been a Seattle resident for 17 years. My partner, Chris, is also a Seattle Public Schools teacher (as a librarian).
I love teaching the students and look forward to seeing the students' skills grow in music class.
