I grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, and have always been a “mountain girl.” My grandparents raised cattle, goats and chickens on a huge personal farm nearby. Campsites, fields, trails, lakes, rivers, creeks and ponds were my playground. Fishing, hunting for frogs, catching and raising "polywogs" and playing hide-n-seek in the trees were my idea of fun. I am most happy when I am outside in nature - it doesn't matter what I am doing, I just love the outdoors. 

My Education Journey

As a child, school was not easy for me - I had to work so hard to keep up with my peers. Finally, in high school my teachers helped develop my love of learning with fun and engaging activities and lessons. They had a passion for teaching and that passion was . I went on to earn my Bachelor Degree from Cal Poly and then my Masters Degree from CSU Stanislaus. After several years in the business world, I wanted to come back to education so I started a new career at age 40! I’m excited to teach your child this year, and hope to encourage their joy for learning.

Fun (and Random) Facts About Me