Little did I know that there would be gators in Montana! I was born near gators in New Orleans, Louisiana and it seems fitting that I am now a proud Gator at Gallatin Gateway School! I grew up in St. Louis, received my Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville in Indiana then moved to Denver, Colorado, where I met my husband. I started my education degree in Denver and graduated from Montana State University in 2008. Go Cats!

I have had a lifelong love of teaching and working with children. My first teaching assignment was at home among my students (stuffed animals), and my principal was my mom.  A lot has changed from those days. I have served as a Special Education Learning Specialist for five years in Louisville, Colorado and also served as a child care director and a summer camp director for elementary aged kids. I was also a Lifeguard and swimming instructor for 15 years. Kids have always been a part of my life and I look forward to going to work every day!

I am married and just had a bouncing baby boy, Jesse, in December of 2019. I also have four kids of the furry 4 legged variety (three cats and one dog). I enjoy spending time, at home, on my husband’s family farm with my garden. Please call or email me with any questions you may have! I look forward to working with you and your student!