Where are you from? (where did you grow up and where did you last live):

I grew up right here on the beach! I am from Aloha, Washington, which is a stone's throw from Pacific Beach. 

High school and college experience (what schools you went to, favorite subjects and subjects of study in college)

• North Beach High School (Graduated 2003)
• Eastern Oregon University- Bachelors of Science in Physical Activity and Health, Minor in English Discourse Studies (2007)
• Eastern Oregon University- Masters in Teacher Education (2008)
• Subjects of interest and study: Anatomy and Physiology, Applied Anatomy, Sports Science

Years of teaching experience (when you started and what you love about it)

• Teaching experience: 11 years
• La Grande Middle School- 2008-2012
• North Beach Jr./Sr. High School- 2012- present
• I love the connections that I make with young people, and I love seeing them grow up and discover themselves!

Areas of knowledge (What it is that you teach, what you know about, what you are interested in)

Subjects 

• Physical Education and Alternative Physical Education
• Weight Training
• Film as Literature
• Health Studies
• Senior Seminar and Freshman Success

Words of wisdom (Anything that you would tell the students, life philosophies or advice you would give to them and to anyone)