I have been a special education teacher in the Coopersville Area Public Schools since 2000, currently at the high school. In 1998, I earned my undergraduate degree at Calvin College. In 2007, I complete my master's degree in learning disabilities at Grand Valley State University.  Throughout the years here, I have been proud to be part of the faculty and to have the honor to teach the students. In my classroom, I believe that every student has the ability to succeed and everyone deserves respect.