She is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire (B.S. Environmental Conservation, minor in Education). She grew up in Vermont and has worked in environmental education and early childhood education programs throughout New England and in northwest Montana. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her family- gardening, biking, hiking, camping, and skiing, as well as knitting and yoga. Her children Riley (7) and Vera (1) attend the Lower Elementary and Toddler programs at Brixham.