I grew up in the Flathead Valley attending kindergarten through eighth grade in Kalispell and then Flathead High School. I earned my teaching degree at the University of Montana, Missoula and moved back to Kalispell to student teach. I was hired the summer of 2006 to teach kindergarten at Cayuse Prairie School. I taught kindergarten for 11 years before moving up to teach 2nd grade. 

My husband Joel and I live in the district with our two beautiful daughters, Julia and Evie who attend Cayuse Prairie School. 

In my time away from school I enjoy gardening, reading, camping, cooking, collecting rocks, and going on adventures with my family!