Teaching Experience: I have been teaching 7th Grade Core at Sutter Middle School for 15 years. Sutter's students, teachers, staff, and parents create such a positive environment. I feel blessed to work here every day! Credentials: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with a Middle Level Emphasis Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Sciences Education: I grew up in Sacramento! I went to Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Kit Carson Middle School, and Sacramento High School. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from University of California, Santa Cruz (Phi Beta Kappa). I earned my teaching credential from California State University, Sacramento. Work Experience: Teaching is really my second career. Prior to teaching I did grassroots outreach for a non-profit association representing California's public drinking water in the California state legislature. My past work experience also includes starting a community teen program, running an after school program, helping coordinate the Residential Life Program at UCSC Cowell College, working as a school secretary, training to be a travel agent, and more... lots of fun stories! I believe all of my prior work experience enriches my teaching. Hobbies: I love to read, cook, eat, exercise, travel, kayak, SUP, hike, and spend time with my family. My husband is Matt; my son Bryce is 11; and my daughter Lyla is 9.