I started teaching in 2008.  I went into teaching because I found that guiding children in the process of learning and discovery is amazingly rewarding.  I grew up in the Seattle area and received a degree in Environmental Science from WSU and my teaching certificate from UW.

My husband Mark and I have two daughters, Coeurin and Brianna.  My family also includes our dog Rusty and a leopard gecko named O.B.  As a family we enjoy hiking, camping, boating, skiing, and scuba diving.   A personal goal I would like to achieve is to climb Mt. Rainier