I graduated from Malone University in Canton, Ohio in May of 2001 with a bachelor if arts in English. Then I moved to Florida where I substituted and eventually taught full time English for grades 6-12. I have coached football, basketball, softball and flag football both boys and girls. I moved back to Ohio about 10 years ago and completed an Alternative pathway to teacher certification here which allows me to teach English Language Arts and Reading to grades K-12. I taught fourth grade two years ago, third grade this past year and I will have the same class and teach them again this year in fourth grade. I enjoy teaching because education is so worthwhile in that it can open windows and doors to a more rewarding future. I come from parents who were both career educators and as a family we believe in the power and rewards that students gain from learning.