About Me
I was born and raised in Tampa and live in the Lutz area by school with my husband, John, and our sweet Havanese dog, Mia. You might see me at Publix or Target, so wave hello! We are proud parents of two college students! Our son Nicholas attends the University of Central Florida, and our son Matthew will start pursuing his law degree at Florida A&M University College of Law. We love to travel, trivia, and game nights.
Fun Facts
- I have swum on the Great Barrier Reef.
- I hate to fly but love to travel.
- I graduated from Gaither High School.
Quick Picks
Sweet or Salty? Sweet
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Donuts or Bagels? Donuts
Books or Movies? Movies
Allergies?
Some of My Favorites
Restaurants: Chuy’s, Outback, Blaze Pizza, Chicken Salad Chick.
Fast Food: Chick Fil-A, Chipotle, Dunkin' and Starbucks
Snacks: Pretzels, Goldfish, Skinny pop (regular and sweet), and granola
Beverage: Kit Kat, Twix, M&M’s (plain and peanut) or Reese’s
Sweet Treat: Cookies, Twix, M&M’s (plain and peanut) or Reese’s
Stores: Target, Amazon, and Kohl's
Books/Authors: I love mystery books. Plus any kids books
Colors: Green, blue, and navy
Animals: Highland Cows and dogs
Flowers/Plants: Any plant that requires low maintenance and care
Sports Teams: All the Tampa Teams! Go Rays, Bucs, Bulls, and Lightning!
Others:
Weekends: Family and friend time which includes dinner outs, game nights and movies
Why I Chose Education
I chose teaching because of my passion for children and a belief in hands-on learning experiences that truly engage young minds. I am an early education major, so I can teach children from ages 3 through 3rd grade. My middle school teacher was incredibly inspiring. She showed me the impact educators can have on shaping futures through education. I feel teaching allows me to combine my love for children with the joy of fostering interactive learning environments.