I have been a teacher for 33 years.  I first started teaching in 5th grade, then 4th for several years finally ending in 3rd grade for the last 20 years.  I started teaching, then stayed home with my 3 children, Amanda, Matthew and Michael.  I have been married for 43 years, with the past 30 years living here in Bolingbrook.  My 3 children are Valley View Kids, first going to Woodview, then to Humphrey and then Bolingbrook HighSchool.  

I started back teaching in 2000 and taught at Oakview for 4 years and then came here when BJW became an elementary school in 2004.  I am one of 3 teachers that are origingal to the opening year.  

I am retiring this year and it is very bittersweet.  I really enjoy teaching, however, everyone will know when the time is ready to leave and this is my year to say good-bye!