Hey there!
I developed a passion for fitness and teaching youth at an early age. Gymnastics has been a giant part of my life since age 6. I competed both high school and USA gymnastics. At the age of 12 , I started coaching beginner and preschool gymnastics while still training. I loved it! Fast forward to college- I knew I wanted to be in the health sciences but wasn't sure which route.While coaching at a local gymnastics club I was asked to co teach the "Gymnastics Movement Class" at the university. I was so intrigued by teaching pre-service teachers how to teach gymnastics and movement I decided that was what I wanted to do! Be a teacher! I have never looked back.
University of Wyoming
-Bachelor of Science
-Masters in Kinesiology
22 years
1999-2004 Cody Middle School- Cody, WY
2004-2005- Chinook Middle School- Burien, WA
2005-2019- Skyline High School- Samammish, WA
2019- Woodinville High School, Woodinville, WA
WA Professional Teaching Certificate
Health and FitnessNational Board Certified Teacher
Physical Education/Early Adolescence through Young AdultYoga Fit Certified
NASP- Basic Archery Instructor
First Aid/CPR
I teach to see students set goals and accomplish them. Whether it is seeing students cross the finish line of a 5k for the first time, breaking a PR in the weight room, or holding the headstand by themselves for the first time- it is worth seeing that smile on their face. I really do get that "proud mom" moment for each and every one of my students.
Fitness is a life long journey. My hope is to give students the tools and instill passion in students to stay healthy later on in life.
Oh boy where do I start?
-Backpacking
-Mountaineering (summits) : Mt Rainier, Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Olympus, Mt St. Helens
-Cycling
-STP (Seattle to Portland bike ride) 10 times
-Skiing- love to shred the pow with my family
-Fly-fishing in the mountains
-Visited 39/59 National Parks (I plan to visit them all)
-Travel to Hawaii- fav island is Molokai
-Candle making- nothing better than a great smelling candle
-I have a collection of mountain summit handstands (as well as other fun places).
I was married on a mountain in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness in 2010.
I have a daughter and son who enjoy the mountains as much as my husband and I.
I have a mini schnauzer Izzie and an orange tabby Teddy.
It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves- Sir Edmund Hillary