Hello! I am excited to be a part of the Education Department at LCOOU. I grew up in the Hayward area and after graduating from high school, I moved to Duluth and pursued my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. I graduated from UMD in 2008 and have had various roles in education since then in Las Vegas, the Twin Cities area, and most recently in Hayward. While teaching, I earned my master's degree in Special Education-Specific Learning Disabilities from Concordia University in 2016. My experiences in teaching have been in both general education and special education at the elementary level. I have always loved education, and it is an honor for me to support students in their learning. I am looking forward to instructing adult learners and helping them be successful at the college level.

It is my goal to provide personalized and relevant instruction to future educators. It is an honor to be a part of the LCOOU community.

I enjoy spending time with my husband, our two children, and our large extended family. We love being active outdoors year-round and make the most of summer by spending as much time as possible on the lake. I enjoy gardening and adding new houseplants to our home. Additionally, I enjoy participating in community events and staying engaged with those around me.