Welcome to my website!
This is my second year as the Restorative Practice Coach/Teacher at Woodrow Wilson.
A restorative practice teacher’s job is to support students and adults in developing skills to repair harm in relationships. I also work alongside the administration team to build a stronger sense of community in our school. Restorative practices can help create a positive and safe school climate, reduce disciplinary incidents, and prevent bullying. Your child will come to talk with me when harm has been done in relationships between them and another student or adult in the building. The other party will most likely join us so that a conversation to build the broken relationship can begin.
Educational Background: I am a graduate of Indiana State University with a Bachelors and Masters degree in education.
Professional Background: This is my 34th year of teaching. I taught for 22 years at Riley Elementary, grades 1-4. I moved to Lost Creek Elementary in 2014 and taught 5th grade for 7 years. I moved to Woodrow Wilson in the fall of 2020. I am excited to be a Woodrow Wilson Warrior!
Personal Background: I am a lifelong resident of Terre Haute. I went to Pimento Elementary, Honey Creek Jr. High, and Terre Haute South. My husband and I share 6 children spread out over the country. Tyler and Kayla live in sunny Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Caleb teaches middle school. He and his wife Dannis live in Chicago. Hannah teaches high school english. She and her husband Chance live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Lydia is a dental assistant in Terre Haute. Chloe also lives and works in Minnesota. We have two fur baby golden doodles (Winnie and Willow). We love to travel and spend time with friends and family.
- Two spiral notebooks
- colored pencils or crayons
- hand held pencil sharpener (with cover to collect shavings)
- PENCILS….LOTS OF PENCILS! 🙂
- Pencils! 🙂
- Spiral notebooks
- Pocket folders with prongs
- Always be respectful of the teacher’s right to teach, other students’ right to learn, and everyone in the classroom.
- NO cell phones! Cell phones must be out of sight. Three violations will result in a write up to the dean.
- Arrive to class on time every day with ALL your needed books and supplies. Three tardys will result in a write up to the dean.
- I will dismiss you at the end of class – NOT the bell.
