I grew up in Sterling, Illinois and went on to North Central College in Naperville, Illinois to receive my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. I knew I wanted to be a teacher as early as about third grade. I was lucky enough to have amazing teachers along the way that kept inspiring me. My husband and I enjoy camping, spending time outdoors, watching hockey, taking care of our dog Ruby, and most importantly, spending time with our son Aiden!! One of the best things about teaching reading is helping the students learn how to think while they're reading in order to help them understand and remember what they read.