I began teaching art in 1995.  My first job was at Bemidji Middle School teaching 6th grade art.  After 3 years I transferred to Talahi Elementary where I taught for 5 years before starting at Apollo High School.  I enjoy painting and working with ceramics in my free time as well as spending time with my family.  My husband is currenlty working as a para for district 742 and works on making his own comic book "Spriitman" whenever he gets the chance.   We have two daughters that are now in middle and high school.  Our family pet is a sweet ( Egyptian Mau) cat named Nila.  I really engoy watching the progress of students art over time.  Each day brings new challenges and successes and I enjoy the the teaching and learning process.