Every child learns differently, and it is our charge as educators to show regard for and to reflect on how students express themselves academically, socially, and emotionally. In turn, we adjust our approach and interactions to ensure the child is feeling supported and respected. Now entering into my seventh year here, I am thrilled to continually support and grow with this delightful communityWhile my initial bachelor’s degree is in journalism, I started my journey in education at the Illinois Center for Autism, and quickly learned that nurturing the development of my students was far more rewarding than working as a freelance journalist. I returned to school and received my Master’s in the Art of Teaching in Special Education, and continued as a teacher at ICA before joining the Behavior Support team in Belleville, IL, where I taught 1st through 3rd grade. I found my way to The Soulard School when I married my wonderful husband, Jason, and made St. Louis my home. We are parents to a very inquisitive one-year-old, Autumn, who loves to play and explore at the Nursery. Outside of school, I enjoy teaching fitness classes at CityFit Studio, spoiling our boxer dog, Louie, and getting into misadventures with my friends and family.