Welcome to second grade!  I am delighted to be your child's teacher!  This is my ninth year of teaching.  I taught fourth grade for three years and this is my sixth year teaching second grade.   My job has given me so much joy and fulfillment.  I thank my lucky stars to teach at such a wonderful school and in such a great community.  

I was born and raised here in Los Angeles.  In fact, I was born at Little Company of Mary Hospital and grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes.  I was in the first graduating class at Peninsula High - class of 1992.  I received my bachelor's degree from St. Louis University where I studied Theatre and I got my master's degree in education at Pepperdine University.   I live in Hermosa Beach and enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, reading, working out, and spending time on my newest hobby:  sewing.  I just completed my first quilt this summer! 

I am really looking forward to a wonderful school year!