I have been teaching the 3rd, 4th and 5th grades at Lowell Elementary since 2000.  My undergraduate degree is from Ottawa University.  I earned a Masters in Multicultural Education from Northern Arizona University.  Originally from Michigan, I have been in Arizona since 1979.  My twins, Jessica and Earl, graduated from Apache Junction High School in May and are attending local community colleges.  I spend my free time hiking, biking and kayaking. Science has always been a great passion of mine and I am exicted to be coming to Stapley's science department!  Please feel free to contact me at any time.  I look forward to a great year.