I grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and taught 4th grade there before moving to Washington. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Tulsa and a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Washington. As part of my graduate studies, I also completed IslandWood's Education for the Environment and Community program right here on Bainbridge Island - in fact, it's what brought me to the PNW! At IslandWood, I worked with 4th and 5th graders from all over Seattle and even worked as a summer program instructor for all ages of local Bainbridge Island kiddos. I've been an Ordway Otter for more than five years and feel so grateful to be part of this community.