I grew up in Yankton, SD with my parents and two sisters.  After high school, I went to South Dakota State University for two years and then transferred to the University of South Dakota to get my Elementary Education degree. 
       My teaching career has brought me to several different areas of the state.  My first teaching job was in Rapid City as an afternoon kindergarten teacher.  Wanting to be closer to my family and friends, I moved back to eastern South Dakota and spent the next two years in Arlington as a 6th grade teacher.  Then, after my wedding last summer, I joined my husband in Mobridge and taught 2nd grade in McLaughlin.  My husband and I have always loved the Watertown area and are both very delighted to be here.  I am also extremely happy to be teaching 3rd graders!  3rd grade is such a fun and exciting year!
      My husband Aaron and I were married July 20, 2007 and we just bought our first home in Watertown, which we share with our cat Mooshka.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, cooking and baking, scrapbooking, and reading.