I am excited to work at JGEMS and collaborate with the wonderful team here. I've grew up in Oregon, and have always had an interest in ecology and being engaged with our environment. I bring a diverse background of skills, having studies music at the University of Oregon before changing gears after my BA to become a math teacher. (MEd, at University of Oregon). I am drawing to working in small school environments that address specific needs of students, encourage outside-the-box thinking and challenge students to strive for individual excellence. Besides math, I also love history, crafting, theater and music. I am a volunteer with the Oregon Country Fair, local theater companies. I play in a local folk rock band called DarkHorse, and participate in a medieval reenactment group as my free time allows.