I graduated from Illinois State University in 1992 and began my career teaching in a special education classroom. I received my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University in 1998. I went on to work as the Director of Community Education and then the Executive Director of Student Services in the Kyrene School District, before becoming the Principal at Kyrene de las Brisas in 2005.  I have been an educator for 26 years, 24 of which have been in the Kyrene School District. I am also the very proud parent of four children, the three older have attended Kyrene de las Brisas (2021-2022 School Year: Mason, Lake Forest College; Chase, 11th Grade; Roman, 7th Grade and Hayden incoming preschool at Brisas).  

Everyday, I am honored and blessed to have the opportunity to serve the Brisas community!