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I have been teaching in Guthrie for 21 years and have 25 total years’ experience.  I have my Masters in Education with special certification in reading.  I am married to Jeff Ball, who is the principal at Charter Oak Elementary.  I have a daughter, Abigail, who is a sophomore at UCO and a son, Tanner, who is a senior at UCO. 

I create a safe environment for my students.  I lead activities that promote cooperation, respect (for each other and themselves), and hopefully build their self-esteem.  I look for strengths in all students and encourage everyone to participate, ask questions, and attempt difficult tasks.  Mistakes are treated as important lessons and hopefully they will learn from them.