Background Information:

     Born in Miles City/Raised in Bozeman

     Attended Parochial & Public Schools      Graduated from Bozeman Senior High

     Graduated from MSU Bozeman/BS Degree in Elem. Ed.

     Post Graduate Classes include--reading instruction, classroom management, hands-on science, math instruction,creative writing, assessment

Work History:

     Taught 2nd grade for 12 years      Currently teaching 1st grade

Family:

     Married to Duane      2 children--Jake & Elana     3 step-children--Christen, Frank, Tricia

     3 grandchildren--Hayden, Grayson, Luke     8 step-grandchildren--Carlyn, Dustin, Emily Aspen, Brady, Arik, Carson, Keaton