Being part of the Clendenin community is meaningful to me and I am deeply invested in the success and well-being of our students and families. I am proud to work alongside such an incredible staff, whom I believe are amazing educators!

To be a teacher, it means I need to set personal problems aside so I can guide my students through theirs. It means showing up when no one else will. Not only am I an educator, but I am a nurse, counselor, mom/dad, friend, and tutor.

Teaching preschool at Clendenin Elementary is one of my greatest joys. I cannot imagine not working in the community where I live. Hearing the student’s little voices yell, “Look, it’s Mrs. Cathy!” and turning to see their little faces light up is priceless.

I chose to become a teacher because I have a strong desire to help others. When exploring careers I had a wonderful experience in an elementary school. While working in that setting, I loved getting to know the kids, helping them, and just felt I was called to teach.