I'm so happy to be a first grade teacher here at Werner. I have taught all grades K - 5 in Illinois and Colorado. Most of my teaching has been in the primary grades. I was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and attended elementary school in Northbrook, Illinois. My family includes my husband, Kent; three sons; a daughter-in-law; and two stepdaughters. Running, baking, skiing, reading, and finding new ideas for school are some of my hobbies. On the weekends, I love to do anything outside.