I grew up in southern California. I received my Bachelors degree in biology and my teaching credential from California State University San Bernardino. I earned my Master’s degree in environmental studies with a concentration in conservation biology from Green Mountain College in Vermont. I began teaching in 2008 and I’ve taught many different science courses from 6th grade all the way up through college. This is my first year as a teacher for Richard McKenna Charter High School. I live in the Treasure Valley with my husband and two sons. In my spare time you can find me doing jiu-jitsu, baking, hiking, camping, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and mountain biking with my family.