I am a Deer Valley teacher and have been in the district for 26 years. I am a graduate of ASU and NAU. I received my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education in 1995. I earned my Master's Degree from NAU also in Early Childhood Education in 2005. In addition to my Bachelor's and Master's degrees, I hold endorsements in Early Childhood Emphasis, and English Language Learning. I taught first grade for 9 years, 3rd grade for 11 years, I spent 5 years in second grade and now I am Instructional Coach on Campus.  I have been at the Park Meadows campus for over 20 years of my career! Park Meadows is my HOME.