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JH/HS Family and Consumer Education
Phone: 608-562-3700 ext. 1342

“What we learn with pleasure we never forget.” –Louis Mercer

This quote has always guided me as a learner and a teacher.  Learning can be fun!  I believe that incorporating energizers, meaningful activities, and student led debates or discussions can get students engaged in and excited about their learning.  I love to try new teaching methods and strategies that aim to get students to take ownership of their learning.  I have found that most students in my classroom have fun learning because of challenging activities, teamwork in the classroom, and using a variety of teaching methods.

I began teaching with the New Lisbon District in 2004 as the Family and Consumer Educator.  I enjoy the wide variety of subjects that family and consumer education encompasses.  Foods, personal finance, child development, and consumer skills are some of the subjects taught in this discipline.  I am passionate about family and consumer education because it teaches students life skills that they can put to use in their life currently and in the future.  Everyone is a member of a family and everyone is a consumer; family and consumer education focuses on teaching students how to successfully participate in our roles as family members, consumers, and community members.

As teacher I am committed to my students as an educator and a role model. I feel it is important to address life skills and character education alongside the academic curriculum.  I have found many ways to support students as an coach, advisor, and mentor.  I am excited about my profession and enjoy working with and watching the students grow into contributing adults.