I grew up in Urbandale, Iowa, and attended the University of Northern Iowa to become a math teacher.  After taking some Spanish classes and deciding to study abroad in Oviedo, Spain, I added a Spanish major.  I graduated with a double major in Math Education and Spanish Education in 2002.  For the last few years, I have enjoyed taking graduate level Spanish courses at UNI and education courses at Drake University.  I completed my Master's Degree in Effective Teaching, Learning, and Leadership at Drake in 2007. 

 

    I love to travel as much as possible.  I've traveled in Europe, Mexico, and the US -- but would love to see more!  My most recent adventures have been in Hawaii, Spain, and Colorado.  I also enjoy reading, scrapbooking, and watching movies. 

    My husband and I live in Ankeny.  We have a beautiful baby girl, Madeline Grace, who was born in April 2008.  We love living in Iowa and are blessed to have much of our extended family in the area.