It’s my sincere pleasure to teach 6^th and 8^th grade Language Arts and ELL at Franklin this year.  I graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a degree in English and a minor in Secondary Education.  Originally hailing from Buffalo Grove, I now live in Hoffman Estates with my husband and four-year-old maltipoo, Brie.  Before coming to Franklin, I taught English at the high school level for two years.  While my passion lies in literature and writing, I also love to travel and find good eateries on the weekends.  I’m excited for a great school year!