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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
I am very excited to work with you at Good Shepherd. I love being a teacher and look forward to all the fun and exciting classes we are going to have together. My Family- Husband: Joe, Sons: Jackson (9) & Clark (6), Daughter: Delaney (4), Dog: Sugar (11) My Background: Memorial High School, Purdue University, Oakland City University (Masters) Teaching History: Previous to Good Shepherd, I spent 4 years as the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Math and Algebra teacher at Corpus Christi School. I was the 8th grade Religion and Practical Arts teacher as well. My Interests: Keeping up with my children who entertain me dearly, Reading books (when I find some precious free time), Swimming, Exercising at the YMCA, Watching Purdue & Notre Dame football games, Going to the movies, Eating Out (love Kipplee's), Visiting with my family Cool facts about me: I was the Unit Leader for "Groovy Green Garnier" of Camp Ondessonk for three years. Camp Ondessonk was like my second home when I was in college. Please share stories with me if any of you have been to that wonderful place. Also, I was the senior captain of the girls softball team the first year it was brought to Memorial. Our team was not very good...but it is good to see that they improved so much to even win a state title! I was also a Tigerette! I love to dance, what a great form of exercise. I love and appreciate all of your talents. Please invite me to come watch one of your games or any performance you might be in over the year. It is good to be involved in something, and I will support you whenever I can.

Mission Label:


Mission
Always try your best, you know if you are giving 100%. Even if you face a challenge, don't give up. It feels good to overcome particularly challenging concepts, I want you strive for those good feelings. I expect progress not perfection. I mean it, you don't have to be perfect, I'm not perfect, but I expect you to grow in a postive direction. Always ask if you have any questions, I will try but I can't read your mind, so ASK. Have fun in learning, I promise to allow you to experience fun in my math class.