I have lived in the EVW area for 33 years.  I graduated from St. Cloud State with an Elementary and Middle School (math emphasis) licensure.  After spending several years researching reading difficulties and working for the MN Reading Corp, I went back to college to obtain my Master's degree in Special Education from Concordia University in St. Paul.   I am in my seventh year of teaching reading at EVW High School in the Special Education Department.  I love where I am because, through experiences with my own children, I have become passionate about helping struggling readers improve their reading, writing, and language skills.  

I am excited to be in the EVW school district because I know all the teachers work their hardest to help students become successful in life.  I am proud to be a part of the best school district in central Minnesota!  I truly believe that every student can succeed and I am eager to help them in any way I can.  I am also a huge advocate for arts and athletics.  Students need to learn how to handle success and failure, how to work with others and pull their own weight- extracurricular activities can help develop thriving students.

I am married to a long-time wrestling coach for EVW, Jeff.  We have four adult children. The closest living 3 hours away and the farthest living 30 hours away.  Needless to say, we enjoy traveling.  When not traveling, I enjoy all types of outdoor activities- gardening, camping, hiking, and fishing.