I am an 8th grade Science/Honor Science teacher and 8th grade Student Council Sponsor at North Ridge Middle School. This is my 9th year teaching at North Ridge, and I am so proud of being a Ridge Runner. I have 4 adult children Alexis, son in law Alex, Layne, Chloe, and CJ. Prior to teaching middle school science, I worked as a preschool teacher working with mostly pre- kindergarten age children. I enjoyed teaching these little ones, however teaching middle school science has always been a passion of mine. My favorite thing about teaching is making connections with students and inspiring them to learn about the world around them.