I am passionate about teaching students. I enjoy seeing students progress. I am a graduate of Central Methodist University and I am certified in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. I have completed a Master's Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in reading from South East Missouri State University. I have completed classes for a Reading Certification grades first to twelfth. I am currently working on a Specialist Degree in Reading. I have 14 years of experience teaching in title schools for grades preschool to fifth grade. I taught first grade for seven years and fourth grade for two years.