Originally from Orange City, I graduated from Central College in 2018 with a degree in secondary English education. I have taught English in Iowa, North Carolina, and Virginia due to my husband being in the Marine Corps. In 2022, I became a 7-12 school counselor, and I am excited to return back to that role soon after graduating with my school counseling masters degree from Northwestern College in May of 2025. I started teaching at Pella in 2024! I enjoy making coffee drinks, spending time with my family, and watching my girls grow up.