Welcome to Kindergarten! I, too, take a first-day-of-school picture every year! As a graduate of BBSD and now an elementary teacher, I have enjoyed many first days of school (and lots of days in between) in the classrooms of Berlin Brothersvalley!

Following my graduation from high school in 1996, I attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where I majored in Elementary Education with a concentration in elementary mathematics. 

 After four years as a dedicated substitute, I was hired as a full-time elementary teacher at Berlin in 2004.

Having grown up on a local beef farm, I wouldn't be happy if I couldn't work and play outside: hiking, gardening, and helping on the farm. My family also enjoys making maple syrup at our sugar camp. In addition, I enjoy collecting pop-up books and doing many types of arts-and-crafts projects, such as scherenschnitte.