What is your role at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic School?
Kindergarten Teacher
What year did you start working at St. Stephen?
2023
Tell us about your educational background & your teaching/work experience.
I attended Wayne State College and completed a degree in Elementary Education with endorsements in reading, writing, and English as a second language.
What do you love about your job?
My favorite part of teaching is watching the students grow from the beginning of the year to the end!
Who is your favorite Saint or what is your favorite scripture?
1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you.
Tell us about your family (spouse, children, grandchildren, pets, etc.):
I grew up in a small community in northeast Nebraska called Raeville where my mom, Tami, and my dad, Jerry, live. I have an older brother, Miles, who lives in Watertown, South Dakota.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Meteorologist…I love watching the weather. I remember growing up anytime there was a thunderstorm, my dad would open the garage door. We would sit in lawn chairs in the garage watching and listening to the storm go through!
What is your favorite sweet treat?
Chocolate… especially dark chocolate!
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I love to bake…especially if there is chocolate in it!
What’s your favorite thing to do on the weekends?
Spend time with friends and family
What piece of advice would you give parents to help their child(ren) succeed at St. Stephen?
Read to and with your student every day!
