Parents As Teachers

As a parent you may be wondering if you are doing the right thing and really helping your child grow and develop. You may wonder if they are on track with their peers. If you are thinking about these things you are already taking the first steps to making sure you are doing all you can to help your child. As a parent you automatically become a teacher. The most important teacher in your child's life will be the parents! Unfortunately not all parents know what developmental skills and milestones should be met at which stage of their child's life. Hopefully these research based activities, information, and tips will help you, as parents, be more aware of important skills your child should learn not only through their infant and toddler years but through their entire elementary career!

About Me


I am a 1st grade teacher in the Olathe School District at Washington Elementary.  I have been teaching for 5 years.  I am committed to students and their learning and am striving to help make parents aware of the importance of their involvement!

I graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Education.  I received my ESL certification (English as a Second Language) through Kansas State University.  I have also completed my master's degree  and graduated from Emporia State University with a degree in Master Teacher of Curriculum Studies.

I have been married to my husband, Ryan, for 4 years.  I have a 20 month old son named Austin.  We have a dog named Harley.

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