I'm originally from Monterey, CA but I have been living in Istanbul, Turkey for the past 12 years because of my husband's job. I've been teaching since 2001 in a variety of different schools and grades and I have worked at both Turkish as well as International Schools; I really like to teach 5-6-7 grades.

I have a bachelors in Spanish and History as well as a secondary ed credential. I also have a Masters Degree in European Union Studies as well as a Masters in Ed Tech from Central Michigan University.

I've been married for 10 years and I have a 4 year old son who keeps me very busy!