Biography

I love working at the Ranches Academy and getting to know all the students and families. I truly feel it takes a team to educate and grow minds, and believe there is power in education. I believe it not only changes minds but it changes the world. I love working with kids and seeing their faces glow as they learn a new concept. 

I grew up on the East Coast, living in Connecticut till I was 13 then moving to Worcester, Massachusetts where I graduated from high school. I went to Southern Utah University for 2 years and studied a variety of things from Psychology to Special Education. I completed my degree in History Teaching and Teaching English as a Second Language at Brigham Young University. I later got a Teaching Endorsement in Special Education.  I have had the incredible opportunity to teach in some unique environments.  I did my student teaching on the Island of the Republic of Kiribati (halfway between Hawaii and Australia). I taught History and Special Education at a Residential Treatment Center.  I was also able to teach English as a Second Language at an English Language Center and in local community classes. In each of these places I saw the power of education and how it truly changes lives and societies.

My husband and I have lived in Eagle Mountain for 15 years now.  We love it here because of the small town feel.  I love seeing friends at the grocery store or gas station and spending time catching up (my kids probably don’t love it as much as I do).  We have 3 fabulous children. I also love to watch movies, go for walks and just hang out and talk.

Thank you for letting me be part of your student’s life (and yours).  I see the great potential in each of our students. Your children amaze me daily.