Position: Driver Education teacher, SADD/COST sponsor, Junior Class sponsor

Hometown (High School): Rantoul, Ill. (Rantoul Township High School)

College/University (Degree): Eastern Illinois University (Bachelors)/Olivet Nazarene University (Masters)

Years at Central High School: 29

Favorite thing about Central High School: Community and the Comet

Why you got into teaching: My mom and stepdad were teachers, and my dad was a PA, so teaching health combined my interests. Plus, I found that I was excited about most of the required classes so figured it was a good fit.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Band (marching, concert, jazz, pep), Environmental Club, Life Savers, Helpeers, Letterman's Club, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, student council

Favorite subject in school: English

Favorite teacher: Ms. Reidy, Mr. Rauch, Mr. Weaver

Favorite snack: Popcorn and M&Ms

Favorite book: Outlander or Pillars of the Earth

Favorite activity away from school: Reading, scrapbooking, watching movies

Favorite sports team: Central Comets

Something unique: I've been to 11 countries including the United States of America. I've also been to 34 states with the intention to make it to all 50.