1st-8th Grade Spanish Teacher

We moved to Ozaukee country from a Chicago suburb twenty years ago to raise our children in a family setting surrounded by nature.

My favorite things include: Food: Italian cuisine Movie: As Good As It Gets Book: The Gift of Peace Color: Red Drink: Cappuccino/Naked Mango Juice Season: Spring/Fall Sports: Gymnastics Hobby: Cooking, hanging out with friends and family Subject: Spanish Store: St. Vincent DePaul Dessert: Cherry Pie Candy: Snickers Restaurant: Messinas

Our four children: Bobby, Joshua, Jacob, and Gabriela have had an amazing childhood full of laughter, friends, and a great faith based education that will see them through all that life throws at them. Bobby and Joshua are both seniors studying mechanical engineering. Jacob is in the midst of a one year mission discerning the priesthood. Ms. Gabby is a Junior at Living Word Lutheran high school. When I am not in the classroom I help my husband run our small businesses, CPR and TechNationit.

I earned a B.A. in Spanish and Psychology education from College of the Ozarks and a Masters in Family Psychology and School counseling from Governors State University. I taught Spanish for 7 years and was a guidance counselor for four years. When my children arrived, Bob and I decided that I would stay home to raise them. I continued to use my counseling skills at home and in the community in various settings. I enjoy helping women who feel stuck in dysfunctional relationships develop a way out. In this capacity, I have been able to use my Spanish and people skills often. I am now back in the classroom where my passion for affecting future generations comes alive.

I’m excited to be back at St. John XXIII, a community dear to my heart . I left SJ23rd 7 years ago to help my husband realize his dream of business entrepreneurship. Now that our business is solid, I am ready to pay forward all that this community gave to our four children as partners in a faith-based education.

I am a native Spanish speaker who loves to share my love of language and culture. I look forward to getting to know each child assigned to my care!