My Shady Oak journey began as a mom when my oldest son was three years old. At the time I had been a public librarian for 16 years, and although I loved my work, I was looking for a way to spend more time with my family. Synchronistically, at the time Shady Oak was looking for an Assistant Director and the rest is history!

What I love most about Shady Oak is how children are honored for their uniqueness and allowed to play, explore, and ask questions.

I have a husband and two sons: Collier (3 year) and Silas (9 years). We have four chickens, Fraulein, JJ, Raven, and Goldie. I enjoy camping, reading, doing yoga, going on long walks, tending to my plants in my wonderful sunroom, writing stories and drinking coffee early in the morning.