I started my teaching career in 1989. I started out subbing for a year before I got my first teaching job where I taught 2nd grade for two years at St. Charles Borromeo. I moved from West St. Paul, Minnesota to Luck in 1994, where I taught 4th grade part time. In my time here at Luck I have taught 2nd - 6th grade. I have enjoyed teaching 3rd grade since 2003. I married Joseph Bartylla, a middle school teacher here at Luck, in 1991. We have three children: Brett, Megan, Laura, that are all Luck graduates. Throughout my years at Luck I have enjoyed biking on the Gandy Dancer Trail, kayaking on local lakes, and working out.