I love teaching middle school math! I am happily married and I have one daughter, Olivia, two cats; Turtle and Raven, and a new puppy, Mazie.  I grew up in Minnesota and I am a loyal Vikings fan. I received my undergraduate degree in Public Relations from Pepperdine University and my master's degree in Education from the University of Colorado. I have lived in Colorado Springs since 1986. I love to play golf and go camping in our spectacular mountains.