I received my BA in Vocal Music Education from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 1985.

Our family moved to Barnesville in 1994. I began teaching here in 2001.  I taught Elementary Music from 2001-2013.  Starting in the fall of 2014, I moved over to the HS and currently teach 7-12 Vocal Music. 

Currently, I serve as the 5-6A Region Representative on the MMEA Board of Directors.  (Minnesota Music Education Association)

My husband Kyle was the HS Guidance Counselor in Barnesville. He retired in 2021.  Our 4 children are Barnesville graduates - Jens (Ingrid & sons Lars and Nils) in 2006, Anders in 2008, Siri in 2010 and Signe (Tyler Olson and daughter Quinn) in 2013.

We have 2 rescued dogs - Ida and Elmer.