• I have been teaching for 24 years.  I have taught for 19 years in this school system.  I began teaching in the WS/FCS system in 1995 at Cook Middle School and moved to Jefferson Middle School in 1999.    

I believe every student has the right to be educated in an environment that is conducive to learning.  I do my best to keep the discipline problems in my class room to a minimum.  It is imperative that we work together when it comes to discipline issues. When the child knows that the parent and teacher are on the same page when it comes to their education it makes both our lives easier.  I use a variety of methods when teaching my students.  This includes problem based learning, cooperative learning groups, multi-tasking activities.  I use hands-on activities throughout the school year.  Please keep in mind that I do not teach a textbook.  You will not see your child's textbook on a regular basis.