I grew up in Beaver Lake, Nebraska and attended St. John's Elementary School from grades K-8. I then went to Lourdes Central Catholic in Nebraska City (which is where I met my husband.) I started my collegiate career at Nebraska Wesleyan, where I spent my free time on the dance team and on my sorority's executive team. After two years at NWU, I transferred to Peru State College, where I graduated with my bachelor's degree in elementary education. 

     Teaching and learning has always been an integral part of my life. I tutored when I was in high school, and I loved teaching dance classes at my studio. When I was in college, I spent a lot of time working at after school programs and teaching different clubs throughout the summer! Working with kids and sharing my love for learning has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember!