My career began in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles, where I was a Marketing Coordinator at New Line Cinema and Manager of Promotions at E! Entertainment television.  In 2002, I left LA and had the opportunity to teach preschool in Plano, TX.  The experience changed my life completely and I knew within days that I had found my purpose.  Shortly after, I moved to Missoula to live with my little sister who was attending the University of Montana at the time.  I taught at Kinderhaus Montessori for two years and then went back to school and received my Masters degree in Education.  I student-taught at Hellgate in the fall of 2006 and came back as a teacher in 2007.  I am thrilled to be part of the best school in the district and especially excited to be part of the IB programme.  I am married with two beautiful children.  I love being a teacher because of the dynamic nature of the profession and the inspiration I receive from my students.  Every day is an adventure and I can’t believe how lucky I am to be here!