I have always enjoyed writing and I have grown up with a lot of little kids around as I have a huge extended family. It made sense to write a children’s book and since I am also a teacher I wanted it to be a book that kids could enjoy, while also learning. Thus, Zertle the Turtle was born.

Some interesting facts about me:
1) I am married
2) I have two older brothers and a younger sister
3) I teach language arts
4) I have two adorable cats named Apollo and Minerva
5) I have nine aunts and uncles on my mom’s side and 3 on my dad’s side.
6) I love Doctor Who, Gilmore Girls, and Harry Potter

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