I was born on the Iron Range and graduated from Mesabi East High School. I attended Mesabi Community College and then Bemidji State University. I graduated from St. Mary's University with my Masters Degree in Literacy. I taught in the Twin Cities for a few years before moving back to the Iron Range and becoming a teacher at Mesabi East. I taught School Readiness and ECFE for about 6 years, taught the third grade for 5 years, and now I am on my 6th year of teaching second grade. I love teaching where I grew up and enjoy living here with my husband and family.