My family moved to Hagerman, Idaho  from Southern California in 1972. I graduated from Hagerman High School in 1983 and then  went on to attend The University of Redlands in Southern California. I graduated with my teaching credential in l987. I lived in Laguna Beach, California and taught elementary school in San Juan Capistrano from 1987-1991. I took a year off to explore "new horizons" and ended up in Ketchum, Idaho and landed a job teaching 6th grade at Hailey Elementary.  I took some time off and had my daughter Stella but eventually  went back to work at the Middle School helping in the Special Ed. program as a para professional for 4 years and teaching Summer School .  I am now back at Hailey Elementary teaching 5th grade and feel so fortunate to be here again. We are a very busy sports driven family and are constantly on the road  going to volleyball tournaments or track meets.  When we get a weekend off then we are enjoying everything this valley has to offer.  We have lived in Hailey for the past 9 years and love this community. It is a wonderful place to raise a family and we are very grateful to be a part of this beautiful area.