My first bachelor’s degree is in Elementary Education. I taught for seven years before staying home with my children. After two of my children needed speech therapy, I realized this was what I wanted to do in the future. I saw the joy and excitement my children gained when they learned how to communicate, and I knew I wanted to be able to give that to other families. I returned to school to get a second bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Deaf Education. Then I graduated from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire with a masters in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I have worked in the public schools since graduation. I have experience with expressive and receptive language disorders, speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and fluency. I recently completed additional training with oralfacial myofunctional therapy.

I enjoy spending time with my family, reading books, and crafting. In the evening and on the weekends, you can usually find me shuffling my children to cheer and cross country practices. I love ice cream and my new favorite, Nerd Gummy Clusters!