I am so excited about beginning my fourth year as an Atlas Explorer! I am a Montana native and a graduate of the University of Montana. I continued my graduate work at the University of Idaho and received my Educational Leadership Master's Degree in 2010. My educational career spans thirty-three years, working with students in grades K-3. I am continuously reading and learning. My current focus is on multi-age classrooms and designing activities that address the unique learning needs of both kindergarten and first grade learners. When I'm not teaching, I love spending time outdoors with my husband enjoying the beautiful mountains that surround us.