I grew up in Lignite, a small town in northwest North Dakota. I attended K-12 at Burke Central and knew I wanted to be a teacher by the time I was in 2nd grade! I attended college at Minot State University, earning a bachelor's degree in elementary education. I have my reading and math credentials, along with my middle school endorsement. While in college, I met my husband, Scot, on a blind date. We have two children: Kieffer (12) and Kambree (7). Kieffer plays hockey and Kambree is in dance this year. They keep us very busy!