I am a Professional Photographer who loves Pasta, chocolate and cheesecake! I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and am learning so much about it. I love all seasons and being from Minnesota you’d think I would be glad to be away from Winter ~ nope ~ I miss it! I love spending time with my husband, Dean, and our new fur-baby, Kiko! We love to be outdoors, often with my camera, of course, and during the winter you might just find me on the ski slope!

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In addition to working with children, my background includes a diverse set of experiences in a variety of interests, including photography, music~ playing the guitar and handbells, sign language, and the great outdoors. I have over 25 years of experience in Christian Youth Group assisting, chaperoning and leading, over 30 years assisting leading and teaching children’s and youth retreats, and have also worked as a summer camp counselor. I studied Deaf Education through high school and while attending Augustana College, was active in high school Theater of the Deaf, and am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). I received an Associates Degree in Architecture & Construction Technology. I am a Children and Teen and Outdoor Photographer with a Rocky Mountain School of Photography Certification, and a Volunteer Photographer with Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS) and Special Olympics. 

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I have a great passion for being outdoors and helping children learn, explore, discover and feel valued. I am so excited to share in the learning and discovery and wonder of our questors as we explore and experience the farm and forest!