I grew up in St. Louis, MO, and attended college for my BA, MA and MAE at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO.  After college I enlisted in the U.S. Army as a French Horn player for four years.  While serving my first tour in Germany, I met my husband.  We served in El Paso, Texas and after the Army, moved to Topeka, KS.  I taught 5th-8th Grade Orchestra in Topeka for 7 years before moving to Boise.  We've been in Boise for 6 years and absolutely love it!  Before coming to Sawtooth, I taught General Music and Beginning Orchestra at Eagle Hills Elementary.  I am an active member of the Serenata Community Orchestra and I regularly play in ensembles around the Boise area.

I have a daughter, twin boys, a cat and lots of fish. I like to play music, run and read.