I was born in Edmonton and raised in Calgary and Edmonton. I graduated from Western Canada High School and went to the University of Alberta for a Combined BSc and BEd program. While I was completing my degree I did a Study Aboard Program at the Australian National University studying Marine Biology. At this time, I also worked as a Crisis Intervention Worker with the Boys and Girls Club of Edmonton. The children I worked with left a lasting impression on me and have inspired me to connect and empower those that have encountered trauma and struggles in their lives.

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After graduating, I was hired by Red Deer Public Schools, where I started teaching Biology, Medical Studies and Sports Medicine at Hunting Hills High School. I coached Rugby, Track and the First Aid Team (We won 5 Provincial titles). 

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After 7 years at Hunting, I started teaching Math and Science at North Cottage High School, which was part of the Alternative Programs. At North Cottage, I enabled teens that were struggling with Mental Health Issues to not only graduate from high school, but to achieve their dreams of Post-Secondary and finding their vocations. During this time, I completed my Masters in Educational Studies from the University of Alberta in School Improvement and Leadership. My thesis was about the impact that school administrators had on teacher attrition.

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Currently, I am teaching Social, Math and Science at GH Dawe School. During my summers, I have been teaching Biology, Math and CALM for the Red Deer Public Schools. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, photography, quilting and Taekwondo (2nd Dan).