I was born and raised in Dillon. I attended the University of Montana and University of Montana Western where I obtained an AAS of Early Childhood Education and a BS of Elementary Education. I also attended Western Governor's University for a Master of Education in Technology degree. 

This is my 14th year at Parkview. I have been a paraprofessional, cross walk guard, 2nd grade Title I teacher, preschool teacher and kindergarten. 

This is my 8th year teaching kindergarten.