I'm excited to be a part of the Dena Boer campus! I have been with Salida Union school district for 8 years and prior to that I was a special education teacher with Stanislaus County Office of Education. I have found Salida to be a really wonderful and welcoming community.

I grew up in New York state but have spent most of my adult life here in sunny California, so I feel like a native! In my spare time I enjoy traveling, exercising and spending time with my family.

My goal is to help each child reach his or her full potential. I encourage my students to embrace challenges, work hard and to always be kind to others.

"When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate their hearts."  ... Dalai Lama