I was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, but moved to Spearfish at a young age. I was lucky enough to grow up and complete all of my schooling in this great community; I am a Spearfish High School graduate as well as a Black Hills State University Alumni. I graduated college with a teaching degree for Business and Mathematics (as well as Coaching), and after a short teaching stint in Wyoming was fortunate to get a job in my hometown of Spearfish, South Dakota. I absolutely love this community and school system, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.