I was born and raised in Lakewood, California. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Craig, since 1988. We have 3 children. Our daughter, Taylor, is married to her amazing husband, Seth. They have 2 children: a daughter named Sawyer (2), and a son, Beau (1). We have a son named Tanner, who is a professional lighting director and is currently on tour with a country group. And, our youngest son, Trevor, graduated from Belmont University and is an interior designer. We have a golden retriever named Bebe ,(he is a rescue and came with that name) and a cat named Hobbes. I love relaxing at home, by the pool or at the beach with a good book. This is my 27th year at Madrona and my 35th year of teaching! I did teach 4th grade 28 years ago. I am very excited to begin this new school year. 

I attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks and obtained my Bachelors Degree in Liberal Arts, Elementary Education along with my Multiple Subject Teaching Credential.  I received a Master's Degree in Educational Psychology from United States International University in 1990.