The Holy Spirit laid out a crazy clear call to me in the spring of 2020 to embrace Tree of Life as part of my family. I consider my role as principal a divine appointment! The leadership, staff, students & families are a true blessing to me & I pray daily that God uses me to bless them.

Moving into the Edison neighborhood was another orchestration of God. I’ve fallen in love with this community! I have a husband whom I adore (Kurt), 5 amazing kids of my own–Emma, Caleb (& wife Katrina), Isaac, Lydia & Mae, along with 5 incredible bonus kids–Nick, Madison, Roxi, Eliza & Ivi. All these people fill & warm my heart!

My past experiences in education include being an elementary school teacher, curriculum writer, camp director & family pastor. These callings have laid a terrific foundation for rocking the role of principal at TOL.

When I’m not at school, I’m hiking with my energetic dog (Grei), enjoying the beach with Kurt, hanging out with my kids, playing volleyball, taking photographs or eating something featuring peanut butter. I love to garden, play sports, travel, organize, decorate & plan events.

If I haven’t met you yet, I’d love to. I’m incredibly blessed to be a part of TOL!

Through a series of divine Holy Spirit lead events, I started my teaching career at Tree of Life thirteen years ago as the 3rd -5th grade teacher. Prior, I taught through a government preschool program. I honestly had no clue why I was at Tree of Life, but I knew that God wanted me there, that it was God-ordained, & that it would be good. Wow, was I right! I finally found my God-given life calling–that is in teaching middle school. I was created to teach middle school at TOL & I adore everything about it! The relationships with my students & families, the excitement that comes with learning & teaching, plus the daily awe-inspiring revelations that I get to witness as students dig deeper both academically & spiritually! Tree of Life is a life changing adventure for students, families, & teachers alike!

After being prompted by the Holy Spirit to work at Tree of Life School, I started serving in 2017 as the third & fourth grade teacher. I am still serving as the third & fourth grade teacher. I am privileged to be a part of a staff that puts God & our precious students at the top of every agenda. I am humbled & excited to be in a place where God is on the move & being honored while working alongside our amazing staff, students & families. I praise God that He has allowed me to be a part of His miraculous plan for everyone involved with Tree of Life, and I cannot wait to see how God is going to bless & surprise all of us in the future.

I have a master’s degree in Christian Education. And I previously served students in youth and various ministry contexts in both the US and Latin America.

My husband, Dale, and I have two children, EJ and Grace, who have attended TOL and benefitted from the Christ-centered education and caring staff. My greatest joy is spending time with my family, whether outside, going to a lake, walking our dog Cesar at the park, watching E&G play basketball, or inside playing games or enjoying a favorite movie. We also take much joy in leading a house church. Praise God for His kindness!