I was born and raised in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois. I earned my Bachelors degree in Journalism. After moving to Chandler and taking time off to spend with my children, I began working as a paraeducator at Conley in 2003. I discovered that I have a passion for teaching children with special needs, so I went back to school. I earned my Masters degree in special education from Northern Arizona University and have been teaching at Conley since 2005. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.