Welcome, I am thrilled to begin another year teaching 5th grade at Olive Drive Elementary.  This is my 22nd year teaching and there is no other profession that I would rather be in.  I have taught third grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, and even a ninth grade section.  I have been married twenty-one years to a high school biology teacher and together we have two daughters, Dalani (27 years old) and Siena (14 years old).  I look forward to getting to know you better.  It is going to be a wonderful year!