The Resilient Teacher Mom

12 years of teaching experience K-3 Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction EdS Degree in Educational Leadership K-12 Endorsements: Administration and supervision preK-12; English as a Second Language pre-K-12 Breathe For Change Cohort 67 Author of the book, When Relationship Matter: A Socioemotional Approach to Teaching and Learning Lifestyle blogger, The Resilient Teacher Mom Podcast host, Building Relationships without Burnout MTSS Building Coach Independent Educational Consultant- Teachers As Partners LLC

Relationship come first. Always. Student-centered, inquiry-based, play I see myself as a facilitator of learning and a coach for student motivation and emotional health

Teacher of the Year 2020 Reading Teacher of the Year- 2012 Rotary Teacher of the Year- Elementary- 2012

I have taught in two different states for three different districts in five different schools. I have taught seven years of Kindergarten, two years of 1st grade and a year each in 2nd and 3rd grade. Because of the pandemic, I also have experience with teaching inclusion Kindergarten virtually for a year.

I am married to my husband, Ben, and raise five children while still teaching. I am very passionate about equity in education and having healthy relationships in and outside of the job. Learn more about me on my lifestyle blog at www.theresilientteachermom.com or listen to me on my podcast, Building Relationships Without Burnout. If your school or district is looking for professional development to help retain and train teachers in self-efficacy, please check out my consultant services at www.teachersaspartners.com.