I grew up in Columbia Heights and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Major.  I spent 9 years in Commercial Real Estate before returning to school and attaining a Masters of Education from the College of St. Catherine.  I have taught at Randolph Heights as a 5th Grade Teacher since 2010 but have worked in St. Paul Schools since 1999.  I was a 4th Grade Teacher at Webster, now known as Obama, and Battle Creek Elementary.  I enjoy the outdoors, making homemade soups and spending time with family and friends.