Staff Profile

One of the best and worst part of teaching is that there is a beginning and end each year.  Every fall I am filled with excitement and anticipation as I prepare for another group of amazing students. Unfortunately, it is also a reminder of how fast the years are flying by. Frost Lake has been my second home for the past 28 years. I have taught 4 different grade levels, in 8 different classrooms, under 4 different principles and 6 different Superintendents, through 3 different building remodels, countless curriculums, and every changing technology.  When I'm not at school I can be found gardening, reading, crafting, caring for my dogs, spending time with family, writing curriculum, and/or bargain hunting.  Below are some of my core beliefs; 

• A strong partnership between school and home is essential.
• Things work best if we all do our best to be; well rested, present and prepared to learn./teach.
• Taking risks and making mistakes are key to learning.
• Classroom rules, rituals, and routines should be clear, consistent, and equitable.    
• We speak our truth, listen to other's perspectives, own our choices and are responsible to repair harm when we cause it. 

Daily Schedule

9:15 am - 9:30 am Breakfast

9:30 am -  9:50 am Morning Meeting

9:50 am - 10:30 am Math: Lesson

10:30 am - 10:50 am Math: Small Groups

10:50 am - 11:30 am Reading: Lesson

11:30 am -12:25 pm Specialists

12:25 pm - 12:45 pm Phonics or Printing

12:45 pm - 1:05 pm Social Studies (M&Tues), Counseling Lesson (Wed),  Health/SEL (Thurs), Music (Fri)

1:05 pm - 1:20 pm Math: Review (M, Tues, Fri),  Counseling Lesson (Wed.), Library (Thurs.)

1:20 pm - 1:50 pmLunch

1:50 pm - 2:20 pm Recess and Bathroom Break

2:20 pm - 3 pm Reading:  Small Groups    

3 pm - 3:40 pm Writing

3:45 pm - 4 pm  Dismissal