My career in education has spanned nearly three decades, and during that time I have had the opportunity to work with students in grades six through eleven. Most of this time has been spent with my very favorite age group - middle schoolers! I grew up in Littleton, Colorado and earned my bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Both degrees are in middle school education. Several years ago I attended the principal licensure program with the University of Denver. I spent many rewarding years as a teacher in Cherry Creek, Academy District 20, and Lewis-PalmerSchool District. For the past several years I have had the good fortune to serve as an administrator at Creekside Middle School, three years as the assistant principal and most recently as the principal. Now as principal of Lewis-Palmer Middle School, I continue to teach, in just a different way. I consider it an honor to work with Lewis-Palmer students, parents, and staff in a District that my family calls home. I look forward to coming to school everyday, always with the intent to serve this truly amazing school community.