“I spent a majority of my own childhood years exploring the woods and waterways around our home in Greenville Michigan, and my teenage years enjoying all that the Sonoran Desert of Arizona has to offer. That connection to nature has been an integral part of my life, and I am passionate about fostering that same love of nature in our next generation. I graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2010, with a degree in Elementary Education. Since then I have taught Pre-K, Kindergarten, online ESL, and substituted in many different classrooms. I was also a Den Leader for several years while my son, Colton (12) was involved with scouts. I strongly believe that education involves more than just academics. As an educator I believe it is also my role to guide students in their social and emotional learning, help them  cultivate perseverance and motivation, and guide students as they discover their own potential and passions! When I am not teaching, I also run a small cut flower farm at my home, and am an avid gardener, forager, and mycophile!”