I am the middle school cluster teacher here at Thorp. This will be my twelfth year teaching! Before coming to Thorp, I taught high school cluster. I am originally from Wisconsin, but I absolutely love living in Chicago! I’m happiest when I can spend time with my family -- my daughter, Lucy, my husband, Tom, and our cat, DJ Catnip — whether it is traveling, cooking, exploring the city’s museums or just eating popcorn and watching a movie.