Where did you grow up? Mostly near an Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany What is your favorite food? Pasta What is your least favorite food? Olives What is something unique or surprising about you? I’ve been to over 20 countries What is your favorite subject to teach? All of them! Who was your favorite teacher and why? My second grade teacher, she was funny and helped me feel welcome when I was the new girl. Why did you choose to be a teacher? I love helping others succeed and I love the natural curiosity in children. What would you like your students to remember this year? Learning is fun and it is important to be kind to others.