I grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and went to Luckey High School which was a small parochial school. My graduating class was the largest in school history with a whopping 40 students! After high school, I went to K-State and graduated with a Bachelor in Music Education in 1982. My first teaching job was in Sabetha, Kansas as band director grades 5-12. For several years there I was also the cheerleader sponsor and even had Mrs. Mary Howard as a band student and cheerleader! My husband's job brought us to Topeka in 1996. I spent 2 years substituting in Topeka and the surrounding area. In 1998 I had the opportunity to substitue at Jay Shideler teaching music 1-6 which soon became an actual job. Things have changed a little since 1998 as we now have all-day kindergarten, there is a different principal and are different teachers and a whole different set of studetns. But some things remain the same, especially my love of music and my desire to give your children the best musical experience possible!

Book:	I have always loved Gone With the Wind, and have read it probably 10 times, but always get angry every time I read it!
Author:	Enjoy books by Jennifer Weiner
Animal:	I love all animals except for rats
Pet:	We have one kitty named Ginger
Subject to Teach:	I teach K-6 and like them all!
Subject to Learn:	I like to learn about world history
Vacation Spot:	Colorado Mountains
Movie:	I enjoy movies that have a good story
Pop:	Anything but Dr. Pepper or Mountain Dew
Food:	Mexican - Yum!!!
Snack:	Chocolate, of course!