I was born and raised in Fort Benton in a family of nine children. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Montana College in Elementary Education. I have taught six years at Cut Bank, MT. I currently teach science, math, social studies, and health. I am a co-founder of a life skilled exploratory class called "Team Trout". In my spare time I work on my elk ranch. My philosophy is " I would rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy."