Grew up on a farm near Kearney, MO

B.S. Mathematics - Missouri S&T

M.S.E. Curriculum & Instruction - University of Central Missouri

Ed.S. Secondary Administration - University of Missouri-Kansas City

Married to Paul for 15 years

2 Kids - Abigail (13 yo - 8th grade) and Jonathan (10 yo - 4th Grade)

Pet:  Labradoodle - Ralph (Therapy and Service Puppers)

6th year Teaching at Fort Osage High School; 20th year teaching overall

Love:  Coffee, Sewing, Target, Albanese Gummy Worms, Running & Weightlifting