What is your role at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School?
Kindergarten Teacher
What year did you start working at St. Stephen?
2024
Tell us about your educational background & about your teaching/work experience.
I graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Before accepting my position at St. Stephen the Martyr, I taught 2nd grade at St. Joseph Catholic School in Lincoln, NE.
What do you love about your job?
I love being a teacher because I love making connections and building relationships with the students! Seeing the academic and social growth the students make throughout the year is also super rewarding!
Who is your favorite Saint or what is your favorite scripture?
St. Francis of Assisi
Tell us about your family (spouse, children, grandchildren, pets, etc.):
Most of my family lives in the Omaha and Blair area. I have a cat named Francis!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a kid I wanted to be an elementary teacher!
What is your favorite sweet treat?
Ice cream
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
In my free time, some of my hobbies are playing tennis, painting, and reading!
What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends?
Go to the farmers market and spend quality time with my friends and family!
What piece of advice would you give parents to help their child(ren) succeed at St. Stephen?
Communicate regularly any concerns or questions you might have and continuously use positive reinforcement with your child when it comes to their progress and the hard work they are doing at school! Sometimes outcomes aren’t going to be what we expect them to be but each child is unique in their learning process, so praising your child for the effort they put into that project or assignment will boost their confidence to work hard!
