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.

It was truly the Lord’s prompting that led me to Tree of Life School during the 2021–22 school year. Over the course of a year, the school came to my attention three separate times. The last person who mentioned Tree of Life also handed me Adam’s book, From Seed to Sapling. To be honest, I wasn’t eager to start a new book over Thanksgiving break—but since God had brought the school to me three times, I knew I needed to read it. As I turned the pages, I was amazed at the work God was doing here! Soon after, I scheduled a visit and met with Adam. It didn’t take long for me to recognize that the Lord was clearly leading me to join the Tree of Life community.

Before coming to Tree of Life, I spent 18 years as a special educator in a public high school, serving students across grade levels and supporting them through a wide range of learning challenges. I also had the privilege of serving in several leadership roles during those years.

It is my great joy to encourage and support both students and staff because I love watching people discover their strengths and succeed. At Tree of Life, I serve as a middle school teacher, special educator, and coordinator of special education services.

I am the proud mother of three adult sons and the grandmother of three amazing grandchildren. Outside of school, I enjoy serving others through ministry and volunteer work. I have been part of the ministry team at Western Days Ministries for more than a decade and currently serve on their board. I am also active in my local church community, where I seek to reach the lost and simply be a blessing wherever God leads.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—I would be honored to help support your student here at Tree of Life.

I am blessed and humbled to have been on the Tree of LIfe adventure from day one. To see God take a vision, make it a reality, and change so many lives along the way has been simply amazing. When we opened in 2010 we knew we were partnering with God to make the school a reality, but we had no idea the multitude of ways we would see Him move in the lives of our students, teachers, families, friends, and community. I am honored to get a front row seat to watch Him work! Through the Title I program, I get the opportunity to help God’s children discover their gifts and help them grow through their struggles on a daily basis. I praise God for this amazing opportunity!

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!