I was born and raised in McCall, ID, a very small town in the mountains of northern Idaho.  I graduated from McCall-Donnelly High School in 1989, and continued on to college at the University of Idaho.  After graduating in 1995 with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, I moved to Bremerton where I started teaching in the Bremerton and CK school districts.  I started teaching full time at MVMS in 1997, and have taught all grade levels and subjects.  This year, in my 30th year at MVMS, I am continuing to teach 8th grade pre-algebra.  For the last 12 years I have enjoyed being the coach of MVMS's volleyball team.

I have two children.  My daughter graduated from Washington State University and is a Kindergarten teacher in North Kitsap.  She and her husband have a son named Ollie, and a daughter named Lyla.  My son is a registered EMT, and is a firefighter in East Jefferson County.   In his free time he works on all things with an engine and races cars in the PNW Pro3 series.  I have one four legged furry friend named Tallie. 

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family....especially my grandkids, Ollie and Lyla!! I love to be with my dog, working in the yard, playing volleyball, tennis, and pickle ball.