Where I've lived born in Connecticut, childhood in Maine, Massachusetts, back to Connecticut and New Jersey College years University of South Florida, Tampa; bachelors degrees in Mass Communications, specialty in Public Relations and Psychology My family raised two boys, Michael, age 23 and Jason, age 19 Issaquah schools activities and experience My boys attended Challenger, Beaver Lake, and Maywood;  I was PTA President at Challenger, Secretary at Challenger and Apollo Mid-life career change (best thing I ever did!) 2002 - received my Masters in Teaching and began teaching 5th grade at Cascade Ridge.  I began teaching 2nd grade in September 2006. Favorite activities outside of school sailing, golfing, cooking, sewing and all kinds of artistic opportunities Favorite foods anything except lima beans and melon Favorite beverage Tall non-fat latte on Monday mornings Favorite job Teaching 2nd grade at Cascade Ridge, of course! Goals for the future Continuing to learn and grow, appreciate each day, enjoy family, friends and students, always keep a positive attitude.