Welcome to learning in First Grade! I was born and grew up in Colorado, but have lived in Illinois for almost half of my life. I love being outdoors (especially in the mountains), spending time with my family (my husband and 4 kids) and teaching 1st grade! I graduated with my Bachelor's of Science from Brigham Young University in Elementary Education and in 2010 graduated with my Master's degree from Erikson Institute in Early Childhood Education. I have taught 1st grade at Jamie McGee since 2014, but previously worked at Tibbott Elementary, Pioneer Elementary and the Valley View Early Childhood Center.