About Me

Photo credit: Jessica Kimzey

I was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. I moved to Wyoming as a young adult, and have called it home since. I enjoy sharing my love of nature and science with students of all ages. I have a passion for the American West. I am a strong supporter of young people, especially in 4-H and rodeo.

EDUCATION

Masters of Science - Education  Walden University 2009
Bachelor of Arts - Education, University of Wyoming 2003
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Communications,  University
                                      of Wyoming 1991

AWARDS / RECOGNITION

WILLA Award - Scholarly Non-Fiction, 2017
Wyoming State Historical Society - 2nd place Non-fiction   Publication 2017
Best of the West - True West Magazine 2017
African Violet Association Best Article - Top Four, 2016
National Dog Writers Association, Certificate of Merit
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ACPE Education Super Hero 2009
Wyoming Biology Teacher of the Year, 2007
University of Wyoming Honor Roll
Phi Beta Phi Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society