I have been teaching for twenty-five years, twenty-one of them in the Anoka-Hennepin district.  I tam certified to teach both English and German and love them both! I have been at Andover High since it opened in 2002.  For the last fourteen years at Andover High School, I have taught German I-IV and English 9 (both regular and honors).  I have also taught English 11 for the last five years.  This year I have opted to teach only German so I can focus on the new materials we have recently adopted. During the winter season, I am the head coach for the Andover High Speech Team.  I am also the advisor of The German Club.

 

I graduated from the University of Minnesota--Duluth in 1993 with teaching degrees in both English and German as well as a speech communications minor and coaching certificate. In 2005, I earned my Master's Degree of Education from Hamline University. 

 

I have lived in Andover with my husband, two sons, and our cat for sixteen years.  We enjoy biking, golfing, playing volleyball, and hiking. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels (of course!).