I was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. I have moved around and lived in Las Vegas, Seattle, and now finally here in Chandler. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel Administration from UNLV. I worked in Human Resources for very large corporations, such as MGM Grand Hotel, Microsoft, and Intel. I took some time off when my girls were babies and then finally pursued my passion for teaching in 2006. I received my Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from ASU in 2007. I've now taught in CUSD for 15 years and 5th grade CTA is definitely my favorite so far.