Initially, I came to Colorado to paint a mural on a doctor's wall.  I ended up meeting my husband Blaine, and was hired to teach 5th grade at Mesa Elementary.  Eventually, the art teacher at Mesa moved, and I took her place as the art teacher.  I have taught in 7 schools, and worked with many wonderful colleagues in the past 33 years in District 8. I have a 35 year old son Jake, and he is still living in my home state, Wisconsin.  He has a beautiful 9 year old daughter named Rosie.  She is quite artistic too.   I love animals, riding my horse JB, and running with my Golden Retriever, Amber.  I hope to be able to do some watercolors myself when I retire in June.  I've enjoyed working with so many nice colleagues, and my team is AWESOME!