I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all.

My husband and I love the film Shakespeare in Love for many reasons but being theatre folk, we've always enjoyed the following quip:
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Philip Henslowe: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.
Hugh Fennyman: So what do we do?
Philip Henslowe: Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well.
Hugh Fennyman: How?
Philip Henslowe: I don't know. It's a mystery.

Much like the theatre, there are insurmountable obstacles in our world of education every day that can sometimes feel like we are on the road to imminent disaster; but you, the expert teacher always open your door and begin the day and strangely, it all turns out well. The mystery and magic of teaching is what excites me and I love the rush that can come from needing to solve that insurmountable query before the curtain goes up and the bell rings. We can and we will be on this journey together and I cannot wait to serve you in this new role. 

History in DMPS

2018-Current (District Leadership: DMPS Curriculum Team)
2012-2018 (Building Leadership: English Department Chair, Mentor Teacher, School Leadership Team, Innovation teacher, District PLC facilitator)
2011-2018 (Teaching: English, DM Roosevelt)
Fall 2010 (Student Teaching: Theatre and Speech DM Roosevelt)

Educational Background

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership (University of Northern Iowa,  May 2019)
Bachelor's Degree in English and Communication/Theatre Arts Education (University of Northern Iowa, 2010)
Urbandale High School (2006)