High School Diploma:    Curtis High School, University Place, WA

Bachelor of Arts:          University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

                                     Major:  Communication and Theatre Arts

                                     Minors:  English Writing and Education

Masters of Education:  University of Puget Sound

                                     Guidance and Counseling

Additional EducationlCoursework Beyond Masters:  Portland State University, City University, University of Puget Sound

Teaching Experience:

Holy Rosary, Tacoma, WA                          First Grade

Washington High School, Parkland, WA     High School Drama and Language Arts

Curtis Junior High, University Place, WA   Grades 8 and 9 Journalism, Drama, and Literature

Counseling Experience:

Astoria School District, K-8

Seaside School District, K-8 and K-5

Currently certified in State of Oregon as Counselor, Pre K-12

Currently certified in State of Oregon as Teacher

Past Certification in Washington as Teacher

The 2019-2020 school year will mark my 30th year in the field of education! I was born and spent most of my life in University Place, WA, which is just outside the city of Tacoma.  There, I taught first grade, high school Drama and English, and junior high Drama and Journalism. I also worked with local parks' district programs and directed numerous children's theatre productions.  After 12 years, I entered the field of Educational Counseling.. 

My husband and I moved to the Seaside area 18 years ago to pursue a dream of living in a smaller community where we could forge stronger relationships (and have less traffic!)  After working in the Astoria School District for two years, I came to the Seaside School District in 2003, and have been here ever since. 

In my spare time, I enjoy pursuing genealogy, finding and collecting vintage toys and dolls, breeding and showing the marvelous Burmese cat, camping, walking, and being entertained by my three spoiled felines.