I have been at Sand Ridge Elementary since the beginning of my teaching career in 2006. I have taught Kindergarten, Third and now First. I am excited because this is my 11th year in First Grade. Before becoming a teacher I was a stay at home mom for my two sons. Prior to that I proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. I have lived in Iowa, California, Japan and North Carolina. Having been stationed here twice during my military service, my husband and I decided to stay because we like the area. I am originally a country girl from Iowa.