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 Education:
B.S. in Elementary Education, Purdue University
Experience: Co-Director for Carmel Middle School Show Choir, Swim
Coach/Pool Manager/Supervisor for Woodland Springs Neighborhood Pool,
Kindergarten and First Grade teacher and resource program/svpecial
education teacher at Carmel Elementary.
Q: Where did you grow up?
A: I was born in South Elgin, IL and grew up in Carmel, IN.
Q: What elementary school did you attend?
A: Woodbrook Elementary
Q: What is one of your favorite memories from elementary
school?
A: I really enjoyed singing in the choir, participating in gym and
track and field day athletics.
Q: What was your favorite subject in elementary school and
why?
A: Well, I guess gym and music would be my favorites, but academically
I liked science—especially hands-on science experiments.
Q: Why did you decide to study education in college?
A: I started coaching my neighborhood swim team and working with kids
that way. I just had a passion for working with them and it carried
on into my education.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?
A: Watching kids enjoy accomplishing a task or mastering a new skill,
and just knowing I was a part of it.
Q: What unique skills/talents do you apply to your job?
A: I love singing, dancing and acting, so we are doing some different
clubs to showcase those skills and bring them out to the children.
Q: How do you handle a “bad” day?
A: I do my best to always find the brighter side of things, always
try to smile and have fun.
Q: What do you hope your Carmel Elementary ESE participants
take away from the program?
A: Well, I have different hopes for different kids, but in general
I want them to be respectful, tolerant, accommodating of others and
to enjoy life.
Q: Why/how do you think Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation
is making a positive impact in the elementary schools?
A: Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation is positively impacting children
by teaching them the RICHER principles to improve basic life skills
and character traits. They are also impacting children by creating
a positive, fun and educational environment for children before and
after school, through activities, academic assistance and awareness.
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