Born and raised in Western Wisconsin, I grew up in a small town and attended the local schools. I knew from Kindergarten, I wanted to be a teacher.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and began my teaching career. I have been blessed with the opportunities to teach Community-Based 4K, Early Childhood Special Education, Head Start, and Cross-Categorical/EBD K-5th Grade. I have also supported the self-contained EBD program when needed. During these positions, I was able to be a part of amazing educational teams and programs that greatly supported our local community and families. I gained experience in home visiting and team coaching, working with parents in their homes and communities to meet their children’s IEP goals. I have also taught parenting classes such as Positive Solutions and outreach for District Community 4K staff. I have training in Zones of Regulation, Pyramid Model Training, and Ages & Stages Questionaire. I have 5 years of experience working with the Wisconsin Early Autism Project.

I believe in play-based learning. I respect children’s need to be active and engage in the world around them. My experience and practice have supported these beliefs and guide me to best support others with evidence-based practices. I love to learn! I am always looking for continuing education, reading, and researching developmental supports. I stay current on best practices and development research so that you don’t have to.

I took time away from the field after my son was born, in 2020. I have stayed home with him since. As I still maintain positive relationships with past families, community members, and co-workers, I began to get a personal referral from time to time to support parents in need. Eventually, my husband and I decided that we could take the leap and support my career in parent education. Our family and friends have helped to create this amazing dream come true and I am so thankful to share resources with my community!

I believe that all parents do the best they can with the tools they have. That said, who doesn’t want more tools?! Who doesn’t want to grow as a person and as a parent? Especially, when it’s the most important “job” one will ever have.