I teach English Language Arts for grade levels 8 through 11, including classes in World Literature and AP Literature. 

 

I have a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education and English - Creative Writing from Knox College. I also have a graduate certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) from the University of Arkansas.

 

I live in Peoria, where I like to find new coffee shops, sit by the lake, read books, listen to podcasts, call my family, watch Jeopardy, and go ice skating. I continue to read and write in my free time, which includes participation in a bi-weekly writing workshop group.