She has a rich history of science education. Prior to entering her career as a classroom teacher she worked for the Forest Service and developed the Youth Conservation Corps’ education program for the Dutch John Ranger District in Dutch John, Utah. She then taught in Nampa, Idaho for 18 years before moving to Grand Junction. While in Idaho, she received the honor of Idaho’s Science Teacher of the Year for her region. This honor has great significance because the nomination and selection process occurred entirely from within her community of teachers, parents, and students.