I am a veteran teacher with 21 years of experience.  I began my tenure in the inner-city school system of St. Paul, MN, but  as much as I enjoyed  life in the city, I missed my family and hometown.  I moved back to the U.P. and have been teaching with the Norway-Vulcan Area Schools for 18 years.  I graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in English.  I also have a major in social studies and a minor in sociology, and most of my graduate work has been in the area of curriculum.  Education is not my only business, as I am a partner of NorthSide Noodle Company, a small pasta factory.   

I am married with two children.  My husband, Michael, is an attorney, and our son Gabe is in 10th grade and Zach is a freshman at NMU.  We enjoy many hobbies, especially camping, skiing, and traveling.  I am blessed to be a part of the Norway staff and look forward to learning as much from my students as they learn from me.