I grew up in Arvada Colorado and Graduated from Arvada Sr. High School in 1988. After that I attended UNC Greeley until 1994 for my Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. I started teaching in Dove Creek Colorado that same year. In 2003 I Attended Adams State for my Masters Degree in Curriculum and in 2011 received my Principals License. I have been teaching for 29 years, starting my 30th year, teaching 6th Grade Language Arts and Reading. This will be my 5th year in Dolores.