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I would like to become a high school guidance counselor. There is something intriguing about working with older students and helping them navigate through this crazy world we live in. Being a kid is so much harder than it was when we were young. Knowing I can be a safe place for them, help them see the bigger picture and plan for the future gives me a sense of peace. I know I can make a difference.

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I LOVE the shore! We spend the month of July in Ocean City, NJ and it is fantastic! I also practice yoga, love to read and secretly want to be a photographer.

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So when I am not teaching or being a mom at home I am a taxi to and from lacrosse, soccer, and basketball practices and games, dance class, after school clubs and of course to daddy's high school soccer games to cheer on the Wildcats! I wouldn't trade it for the world. That is only 2 of them. I cannot imagine how crazy I will be when Brooke starts activities.

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I teach for the Owen J. Roberts School District. I have been teaching for 15 years. Most of those years were spent in kindergarten, but I am finishing my 3rd year in 2nd grade. I LOVE it! They are "big" kids to me and I get to really teach content. They are funny and think I am pretty so it is a win-win LOL I love having some of the youngest students and fostering the love of learning in them. I try to give them a sense of community and belonging. My three rules are to BE kind, BE brave and BE awesome!

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I am married to an amazing guy. He works so hard as a teacher and coach. We've been married for 16 years and have 3 fabulous daughters! Avery is 13 and in 7th grade, Elle is 10 in 5th grade and Brooke is . We are incredibly busy!

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I am originally from California. My dad was in the Navy, so we moved a little. I moved to Missouri in 9th grade and then attended Northwest Missouri State University! I graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education with a minor in Psychology.