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About Me


I am a . . .

TEACHER - I've been teaching in Oak Creek for 22 years! I have taught at many of the elementary schools in many different grades and as a resource teacher over the years. I have been a teacher at Deerfield since it first opened.

PARENT - I am a mom to 3 children and 2 St. Bernard dogs! My children are Deerfield alumni. Maddie (senior) and Nolan (sophomore) attend Oak Creek High School. Sam (7th grader) attends Oak Creek East Middle School. They keep me super busy with sports and extra curricular activities!

WIFE - I'm married to Joel Paar who is a Physical Education teacher and coach at Oak Creek High School. He also keeps us super busy with his baseball, football, and wrestling coaching and volunteering duties all year long.

STUDENT - I attended UW-LaCrosse for my Bachelor's of Science degree and Cardinal Stritch for my Masters degree. I am certified to teach Early Childhood through Sixth grade, with a focus on technology. I continue to take courses in special education, reading instruction, math, technology, and more!

COMMUNITY MEMBER - Our family lives, works, worships, plays sports, shops, exercises, socializes, and more in Oak Creek. Our extended family lives in Racine, Madison, and LaValle. Don't be shy about greeting me when you see me out and about!