I grew up in Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 1996.

I earned my BS in Math Education from the University of South Dakota.

My husband and I have a son, Jakob, and a daughter, Jaden. (pictured above)

The first time I saw the ocean was when my husband and I went to Jamaica for our honeymoon.

I love amusement parks!

We have a dog named Norman.

We have two nephews and two nieces.

I like to play volleyball, softball, golf, and yard games.

Math is my favorite subject, but Science came easy.

My favorite color is purple.

My favorite TV show was Lost.

Ice cream always makes me smile.

I hate to shop.

I watch the news at least twice a day.

My favorite books are non-fiction.

I was once a jump rope and rope climbing champion of my elementary school:)

I love teaching!