EDUCATION

Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI

B.S. Education Early Childhood, Social Studies Minor, May 2014

  • Graduated with Honors

  • Peer Tutor in Economics, Mathematics and Science Inquiry college courses

Colorado Mountain College, Steamboat Springs, CO

Associates Degree, Arts and Wilderness Studies, May 2003

  • Assistant Instructor in Desert Ecology, Mountaineering, White Water Canoeing and Topography Classes

EXPERIENCE

3 Peaks Wilderness Immersion School

  • PreK-2 Teacher-Owner

Vertical World North

  • Youth Program Climbing Instructor

Journey School Lynnwood

  • Outdoor K-1 Teacher

Blue Sky Equine Training LLC

  • Co-Owner

  • Equestrian Instructor for all ages and abilities

Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool

  • Preschool and K-4 Teacher

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Adult/Pediatric CPR & AED Certified (2024)

  • Wilderness First Responder (2024)

  • Extensive experience leading hiking, backpacking, camping, & white water rafting trips throughout Colorado and Utah

  • Leave No Trace Ethics Practitioner

About Me

I currently reside in Hansville, WA with my partner, his four children, and our 2 rescue dogs. I enjoy snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, and camping.