Meet the Teachers

I’m originally from Michigan, but I have been working at Gate City since 2015.  I started college as a vocal music major, but I switched to education and have been teaching in one way or another for over 20 years. My Bachelor’s Degree is in Children’s Literature & Theater, and I have a Masters of Education Degree from St. Michael’s College with concentrations in both Curriculum, and Arts Integration. I am a singer who believes that everyone can sing, a writer, an avid reader, a fledgling artist, and I love history. I speak “Duo Lingo Level” German, French and Welsh. I enjoy helping students find their voice and use their civic power to make the world better. I am a Book Creator Ambassador, part of  the iCivics EdNet, an Education Ambassador for Council for Foreign Relations, and I am on the NH Council for Social Studies Board. I live in Nashua with my husband, 2 grandchildren, their mom, their corgi, 2 cats, and a bearded dragon named Draco!  I am thrilled to be part of the terrific middle school team at Gate City Charter School for the Arts in NH.

I have been a part of the Gate City community since 2019. I joined the community first as a parent looking for a better place for her child to enjoy school, then I became involved as a PTO member and frequent volunteer. Finally after finishing my bachelor’s degree in administration, I began working at Gate City. As a long term substitute, I found joy in teaching and began my quest to help middle schoolers learn to love math. Okay, maybe not love it, but definitely like it.  I love reading, gardening, swimming, and being outside with my family. This year I am looking forward to diving into more projects and exploring math through creativity.