I have been a counselor for 19 years and I am honored to be here at Haven Bay with you!

• East Ridge Elementary  (Ogden School District)
• Polk Elementary (Ogden School District)

• This is my 19th year as a counselor

• • 6 years in Ogden School District
  • 5 years in Juvenile Probation
  • 8 years in Juvenile Justice Services (Detention)

• M.S. School counseling K-12
• University of Phoenix
• M.S. Criminal Law and Psychology
• Weber State University

• This job is more than a job for me! It is an opportunity to do meaningful work while supporting my students and their families using a holistic approach.  I get the opportunity to watch the best little humans develop and assist them in their process of self discovery.
• Teaching student skills that will carry on throughout life to ensure they have the needed tools  to become successful adults.

• I adore my husband of 24 years and my two girls ages 16 and 7! 
• Music is a must and I love concerts!
• I love motorcycles of any kind and have owned several through the years.
• I went Skydiving and it was amazing!
• I enjoy time with friends.
• I like to be outdoors and travel.

• We visit the Oregon coast often because it is like living in the forest but then the beach is a short walk away so it is truly the best of both worlds.
• Scrapbooking is a way to cherish memories I have of my family and all these fun experiences.

• I do not like chickens as I am afraid they will peck my eyes out.
• I have had pet rats and a snake.
• I enjoy catching lizards, spiders and other small critters and exposing my girls to them.

• Favorite books
  • Read aloud- I use books in all my social skills groups as they are a great way to get the kids to understand and relate their learning.
• Florida Keys was one of my favorite places, jet skiing alongside the dolphins was simply amazing!
• I have lived Utah my whole life!
• I have a 200 lb Mastiff named Bruno..but we don’t talk about Bruno!