I was born in Salt Lake City, then spent my elementary school years soaking up island life in Hawaii before completing the rest of my growing up in Las Vegas. Driven by a love for learning and nurturing young minds, I earned my degree in Elementary Education from Utah Valley University. Today, my heart and home are wonderfully full as a proud parent of five incredible children. Raising an oldest child who is on the autism spectrum has beautifully merged my educational background with deep personal advocacy, shaping my daily commitment to patience, neurodiversity, and the unique joy of watching every child thrive .