I have been married for 21 years to my high school sweetheart, and we have three daughters and two rescue dogs. I am a follower of Jesus and love to read, drink coffee while eating cupcakes, run and spend time outside with the people I love. I am not afraid to admit when I don't know something. I cry often, laugh a lot and believe that all things can be made fun.

Before I became a public school teacher, I was a missionary in China. It's a beautiful world out there, and I try to bring that worldview into my classroom! This is my third year teaching Journalism, and I am passionate about teaching teenagers the importance of real journalism. I believe we all have a story to tell, and we must learn to tell it with integrity, honesty and kindness!