I am blessed to teach 4th grade at St. Cecilia. I grew up in Clear Lake, Iowa, but my home has been Ames for over 25 years. I graduated from UNI with a degree in elementary education with a minor in communication. I am currently working on my master’s degree in education. My four daughters, Lauren, Delaney, Emma, and Julia, are St. Cecilia alumni, and I am excited to give back to the school that my family and I have received so much from. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, music, cooking, traveling, history, and I love a good story. It is a joy working with the students and staff at St. Cecilia.