I have 3 amazing kids and one very patient husband Nate, of 26 years. I love watching my boys Kaj 22, Calvin 19, play; lacrosse, rugby and fish. I treasure my walks with my daughter Claire,16 and my two puppies.
I have been teaching for over 20 years.My passion is working with young families. I am the Big Lake Early Childhood Coordinator, I teach Early Child Family Education classes. In our classes we support young families and help them network in our community. I truly believe we are not meant to parent alone, it takes a village, and Big Lake is an amazing village!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Coborns is always great for a yummy cup of soup! Cambo Flare, purple egg rolls, yes please!
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I started working for Big Lake Early Childhood in 2005-2008. I couldn’t stay away I came back in 2015!
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Our previous Mayor Raeanne! She is such an advocate for Big Lake
Q: Do you have any pets? If so, what are they and what are their names?
2 wonderful pups and a clutch of chickens
Q: What advice would you give to people living in Big Lake?
Get involved in your community. There are so many great things happening. Pop into local shops, take a community ed. class, walk around the lake and meet some fun people.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel, I would love to travel more
Q: What is your favorite current or former business in our community?
That’s a really hard question. I love Two Cute Boutique, it has such great gift items for littles. I also could not live without MN Wholesaler and Day Dreamers Boutique.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I have worked in multiple communities and Big Lake is unique in the way that there is such a strong connection between the school district and the city of Big Lake. The City of Big Lake sponsors our ECFE in the Park events all Summer and supports us in many other community events that support young families.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Here! I see our Early Childhood Programs growing and working along side other local agencies to support our young families as Big Lake grows bigger and better!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m pretty much an open book… I was part of the Jim Henson fan club, my dream was to be on Sesame Street when I grew up!
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
The families I work with. I see resilience in action everyday, the last couple years have been so challenging but our parents have worked together to get through. They support each other in an honest and wholehearted way.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of Big Lake?
Family Friendly, Beautiful, Community Strong
