I am a 5th generation Montanan and Paradise Valley native. Growing up in a small rural school that my great grandfather built on the ranch was a unique opportunity that instilled my appreciation for multi-grade classrooms. I teach 5th-6th math and language arts, K-8 art & P.E. and am also the track coach and student council advisor. Pine Creek School is a close knit family and it is exhilarating to watch these children grow from kindergarten through eighth grade. It is refreshing to watch the older students nurture the younger students throughout their years at Pine Creek and then adapt to being a mentor for their peers as they mature each year. I am proud to be a part of the Pine Creek School team that offers a solid foundation in preparing students for high school and life. My own four children received a wonderful education at Pine Creek School and I am honored to cultivate that experience for others.