Q: How long have you been teaching?

A: This is my ninth year teaching. 

Q: What brought you to Southwest?

A: I was at Aubry Bend before and I always knew that I eventually wanted to be at a high school. I already knew most of the kids here at Southwest, since I came from Aubry Bend, and I was excited to work with them again.

Q: What do you like about teaching at Southwest?

A: I have really enjoyed getting to know all of the staff here. I love working with Mrs Bowlin and then, of course, all the students.

Q: What are you looking forward to this year?

A: I am looking forward to more classes coming into the library and doing different projects that I haven’t done before.

Q: What college did you attend?

A: For my undergrad, I went to Northwest Missouri State University and then for my masters, I went to UMKC and then I got my library specialist degree from Fort Hayes.

Q: Why did you choose to be a librarian?

A: Before I was a librarian, I was an english and social studies teacher, so I collaborated a lot with my librarian at that school. Having worked with her, I decided that would be the most perfect job and I made the switch.

Q: What’s a fun fact about you?

A: A fun fact about me is my favorite book is “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. She’s my favorite author.