I just finished my third year as an instructional coach at the elementary level for Valparaiso Community Schools.  I also was a technology integration coach as well for VCS.  I taught 4th and 5th grade ten years prior in the same corporation.  I am a licensed High Ability teacher PK-12.  I received my Bachelors of Art in Elementary Education from Ball State University in May 2006.  I then completed my Masters in Elementary Education in May 2013.  I love learning best teaching practices and implementing them in the classroom setting.  In my down time, I enjoy reading and spending time with my two children, husband of 14 years, and our rescue pittie Alexa.