I was born in North Hollywood, CA and lived in the Southern California area until Junior High.  I then moved to the small town (population: 3000)  of Mt. Shasta City, CA and spent summers visiting my Dad in Chicago. After graduating from Mt. Shasta High School, I attended California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.  Finding that a bit expensive, I went the junior college route; attending both College of the Siskiyous and the illustrious Butte College.  Chico State was my final choice for my BA in English and English teaching credential.  I did my student teaching at Chico High School with the master teacher, Zack Kincheloe.  

My professional teaching career began at Las Plumas High School in Oroville, CA in 1999.  I have taught English 10, English 11, Power Reading, Sophomore Honors English, and am currently the co-department chair of the English Department. 

I currently teach Sophomore Honors English, English 11, and Senior AP English.

My interests and hobbies include hiking, river rafting, disc golf, racquetball, movies, books (of course), live music (all kinds), and, most of all, travel.