I'm so thrilled to introduce myself as a Chinook Kindergarten teacher. This will be my 24th year in education. I've taught 4th, 4/5 Bilingual, 2nd and Kindergarten. Teaching is my passion, and I can't imagine doing anything else. 

As a first generation Norwegian-American,  I grew-up in a second language home. I graduated college with an AA, a BA and a teaching credential. I've gone on to complete a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Reading. I hold endorsements in Early Education, Second Language Learners and Reading. 

My husband and I just celebrated our 31st anniversary. We  have three awesome children. We love spending time with our kids, doing home projects, cooking and watching reality tv. I am an identical twin and have an older brother. I love the color kelly green, Chai tea, and my little Bichon darling girl Riley. She's 13. My family and I are forever busy, and we wouldn't have it any other way.