Where are you from?
I have lived in Sedona for three years and came here from San Luis Obispo, Calif.
What interested you in this position?
I have always loved the natural beauty of Sedona and I love working with children, so this job seemed like a great fit.
What are your hobbies and interests?
My hobbies include teaching, reading, writing and, most of all, spending time with my family. My husband Tony and I share two daughters, ages 6 and 1.
What is your background in education?
I have been teaching college-level English courses since 2015 and I continue to do so. This is my first year in an elementary school classroom and it has been great so far.
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How were you able to build a classroom community on the first days of online school? We built community with one another by asking a lot of questions and having fun discussions about our likes, dislikes, hobbies, families, etc. I already feel like I know my kids pretty well and we have had a great time.
How do you feel about switching to in-person learning?
There is nothing like person-to-person interaction. Wearing a mask for long periods can certainly be difficult, but I will follow orders and mandates to do so.
Anything else?
These are certainly interesting times we are living in, but I am happy to be part of a community of teachers that values education and is working hard to provide quality instruction to each and every student. We are all committed to making this a great year, despite the circumstances. The kids are always number one, and I am constantly inspired by the dedication and innovation that I see my fellow teachers exhibiting every single day.
