I started my career in Topeka, where I taught for six years at Topeka West High School. My husband and I then moved to Salina, and I taught at Salina Central High School for four years. I have been teaching at Smoky Valley High School since the fall of 2022. I love teaching, and I can't imagine doing anything else.

I earned my BA in English Literature from Kansas State University, my teaching licensure from Washburn University, and my MS in Special Education from the same institution. My areas of interest in college included: anthropology, history, literature, art history, humanities, and film studies. 

I am an avid reader. I read about 100 books a year. My students are usually a little blown away by this! They also think that I need more to do if I have that much time to read. I love mysteries and classic Victorian literature.

When I am not reading, I love to travel. I have been to England, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Switzerland, and Egypt.

My husband and I rescue older Saint Bernards and have done so for the past 12 years.  

My students realize very quickly that I am a bit of an old soul. I love antiques, classic movies, and retro music. I openly admit that I have never downloaded an app on my phone.