I was born and raised in the Detroit area.  I spent my summers exploring the woods and lakes of northern Michigan.  I earned an undergraduate degree in environmental science, and my first job out of college was working on an organic farm.  Into my 20s, I taught science to middle school students in areas as diverse as rural northern California, Ann Arbor, and New York City.  In my 30s, I explored various opportunities in the field of education and found I thrived in the challenges of leadership. I returned to graduate school and completed my doctorate, and worked at the leadership level in three large, urban school districts.  I also spent a year traveling the world, lived in three new cities, and settled in Denver, Colorado.
 
I now feel grounded in my family life and my professional life!  I love supporting leaders and feel fortunate to have landed here at this point in my career.  In my personal time, I enjoy adventuring with my husband and our two sons, taking care of our abundant plant and animal life, spending time in nature, and seeing live music.