I was born and raised in Iowa and transferred to Kansas in 2001 to attend Pittsburg State University. I recieved my degree in Art Education in 2006 and started teaching at Commmunity Elementary in 2008. I teach art to all of the Kindergarten through 6th grade students that are at the Community Elementary School building.

I currently live on a farm outside of Coffeyville with my husband and son. My passion is art, but other hobbies include antique hunting, genealogy, and watching baseball (Go Yankees!).