I’ve lived in Portland, Oregon all my life. Growing up in a rural area, I loved to play outside and learned much from the world around me. When my little sister was born I fell in love with the idea of working with children. Being a lifelong learner myself, I received my reading endorsement and master’s degree in education from the University of Portland. I love to hike, travel, read my Bible, and spend time with my family. We have so much to be thankful for. Children show me every day the joy of life as they make me laugh.