I graduated from Dakota State University in May of 2006 with a degree in Elementary Education.  This will be my 10th year at DRMS.  I have taught both 6th and 7th grades as well as math, science, reading, language arts and social studies.  I love teaching and can't imagine doing anything else.  I have been married to Matt for almost 14 years.  We have three wonderful kids: Connor, Owen, and Freya. When I am not working I like  reading, sewing, photagraphy and spending time with my family.  We enjoy camping, fishing, and boating in the summer.  We are avid hunters in the fall, doing both archery and rifle deer hunting.  In the winter we like to ice fish and watch movies.