I have been teaching for 13 years. The last three years I have been at Pioneer. Prior to that I taught in Hermiston, Oregon, which is 30 miles south of Kennewick, just over the Oregon/Washington border. In Hermiston I taught a variety of grade levels including 6th grade Core. I have a Masters degree in Education, and am in the process of acquiring my National Board Certification. In my spare time I enjoy coaching soccer, and painting in my home studio.