I grew up in Boulder, CO and look forward to exploring a new region of Colorado and the extensive outdoor opportunities Durango has to offer. I enjoy hiking, trail running, biking, camping, photography, and reading. I’ve worked in elementary education throughout the past seven years in both classroom and nature-based outdoor settings while living in CO, CT, and Australia.I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education and have a bachelor’s in Psychology with minors in Education and Environmental Studies from Wesleyan University. I am passionate about facilitating holistic child-centered learning, modeling social/emotional skills, and nurturing supportive relationships and community. I'm thrilled to be joining The Juniper School!

I’ve lived in Colorado for 25 years, with my husband of 30 years.  We have two adult daughters. Zoe, a writer in New York, and Hannah, an artist here in Durango. We love Durango, and are so happy to call it home. I live a very active lifestyle, and enjoy running, biking, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing and more!  I have a Master’s degree in Elementary Education and this will be my tenth year teaching first grade!  I’m delighted to be working with such an amazing group of educators at The Juniper School, and am always so excited to meet new students, and reconnect with returning kiddos!  As a teacher, I hope my students walk away with more confidence and a life-long love of learning!