Family: Husband, Daniel; daughters, Madeline (15) and Camille (13).

Place of birth: Kansas City, Mo.

Q: When did you move to the Tonganoxie area, and what brought you here?

A: Summer 2007. I accepted an awesome position working with Tonganoxie Middle School students!

Q: What’s the biggest risk you’ve ever taken?

A: Scuba diving.

Q: What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?

A: Be present.

Q: What three things would you want people to know about you?

A: I like to laugh; I never quit; and I love being part of the Tonganoxie Middle School team.

Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?

A: An archaeologist.

Q: What’s your ideal vacation spot?

A: Trail riding in the mountains.

Favorite things

Song: “Living Prayer” by Allison Krauss.

Color: Tonganoxie red.

Food: Tonganoxie Middle School rolls.