Welcome, All Stars!

Isely is the place to be. This school year is my second year as the Isely Library Media Specialist, and previously I taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades at Harry Street Elementary School.

I was born and raised in Wichita and attended WPS Schools from kindergarten through high school. #WPSProud. I attended Price-Harris Elementary, Coleman Middle, and East High! I have my bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State, an ESOL endorsement through Newman University, and am finishing my Master's degree from Fort Hays State University. In 2020 I was awarded Wichita Public School's Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award for Intermediate Grades and then went on to represent our district as a 2022 Kansas Teacher of the Year Nominee.

Some of my earliest memories are from USD259 because my mom taught in our district for 33 years before retiring, and my identical twin sister serves as a school counselor in 259 as well! Wichita Public Schools truly has my heart. 

Outside of work, I love all things cooking, plants, and visiting local coffee shops to read. 

If you have any questions, the best way to reach me is via email.