As a young girl growing up, I was surrounded by a family full of teachers. I grew up loving to learn and read and question everything around me. I use that passion every day in the classroom where I serve as one of Nettlehorst Elementary's most on-demand substitute teacher. My life as a mother of 6 kids ranging in ages 2-20 and a seasoned teacher with extensive experience and patience has catapulted many students from preschoolers to adults to academic success.

I have almost twenty years...