I was born in Maryland outside of Washington D.C..  I am the youngest of five siblings.  Both of my parents were educators, as well as my oldest sister.  

After graduating from Frostburg State University, originally a teacher college in the Appalacian's, I drove the Alcan to teach in bush Alaska.  I taught in Napaskiak on the Kuskokwim River for four years.  After a short lapse in reason, living in Anchorage, I moved to Nome.  

In Nome I met my husband, Matt Johnson who is from Nome.  I have taught in Nome since 1999.  Matt and I have two lovely daughters.  Meagan is five and was diagnosed last March with type one diabetes.  She begins kindergarten in four days.  Kaitlyn is two and is our spirited character.

I am excited about taking this class and utilizing digital storytelling.