Hello and welcome to first grade room 101!! I want to start by introducing myself and saying how

excited I am to begin my 13th year of teaching at Garvy. This will be my 22nd year of teaching. I

began my career as a second grade teacher at St. Juliana School on the northwest side of Chicago. I

taught there for one school year and then decided to teach in Chicago Public Schools. I began

my career with CPS at George B. Armstrong in Rogers Park.

During my tenure at Armstrong, I worked towards an endorsement in English as a Second

Language and received a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis

University.  As a first grade teacher, I achieved National Board Certification in November, 2010.  

During the 2019-2020, I renewed this certification.  Learning is a lifelong process, and I look 

forward to continuing my education while at Garvy!

First grade is such a fun and rewarding year. Your child will grow in many ways both

academically and socially. I am so thrilled to be part of this experience with you

and your child...let the adventure begin!!!!​

Please visit our class webpage for information on homework, word sorts, and weekly events! 

https://busybees101.weebly.com