I was born in Reno, Nevada and graduated from Kuna High School before earning a degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Nazarene University in 1993. My teaching career began at Ross Elementary in Kuna. Over the next 22 years, I taught a variety of subjects for grades 6-8 in the Melba School District. After a six-year stint at an online charter school, I am now in my third year teaching math for grades 6-8 at Falcon Ridge Charter School.

In addition to a fulfilling career in education, I enjoy a diverse range of interests and hobbies. I love traveling and exploring new places, and cherish spending quality time with my family. A passion for hospitality and a commitment to attending church are central to my life. Having been active in sports through college, I enjoy coaching cross country and basketball, and find joy in a variety of water and snow sports. Long walks, restoring and repurposing old furniture, and updating rooms and decor are also favorite pastimes. I have a deep appreciation for creativity and the simple pleasures of life.

My husband is retired from the Marine Corps after serving for 29 years. He now works as a budget analysist on the Mountain Home Air Force Base. I have four grown children. My son Jonathan lives and works in Boise. My daughter Anna lives with her husband who is employed by the Air National Guard and they live in Emmett. My daughter Allie lives with her husband, a paramedic, and son in Kauai and they are expecting another baby in early February. My youngest son , Andrew, still lives at home and enjoys working as a wildland firefighter.

I am excited to begin my 32nd year of teaching mathematics at the middle school level. I love the challenge of math and finding ways for students to see applications using math skills in the real world. It is seldom that a student will have to take work home if they are using their time wisely in my classroom. I enjoy using a variety of methods to teach mathematics and look forward to helping our students at Falcon Ridge grow in their math abilities and enjoyment of the subject.