Education:  B.A. in Screenwriting, Loyola Marymount University, M.S. in Elementary Education, Indiana University

Home town:  Indianapolis, Indiana

Hobbies:  baking, cooking, reading, writing, yoga, puzzles, binge watching science fiction/fantasy shows or House Hunters International

Family:  I have one dog

Volunteering:  Best Friends Animal Society

Classroom wishes: Seasonal/holiday decorations, Lakeshore gift cards, fun pens or art supplies, class prizes

Allergies: I enjoy all food except asparagus

Coffee/tea: Ziggi's or the Exchange: iced or hot black coffee or chai with oat milk, for holidays seasonal drinks :)

Snack: Crumbl sugar cookies, Cheez-Its, Reese's, Dots pretzels, Pop Daddy snacks, sour candies

Night out restaurant: La Loma, and since I'm new to the area, I'm looking forward to trying out new restaurants nearby

Lunch restaurant: Shake Shack (veggie burger + cheese fries), Noodles and Company (anything!), Chipotle (chicken burrito bowl), any soups, salads, or sandwiches (I love all food)

Place to shop: Target, Bath and Body Works, Michaels, Etsy

Clothing store/style: Anthropologie, Lululemon, Nordstrom

Movies (out or in): Both!

Bookstore: Bookshop.org, I love to explore local bookstores

Holiday: Halloween and Christmas

Flower: Any bouquet or assortment of fresh flowers

Color: Neutrals and calming colors

Sports team(s): AFC Richmond

Silly fact about me: When I was in first grade, I (along with my siblings) ate all the candy out of my teacher's candy box.