I always knew I would work with animals. My love for nature has only ever been rivaled by my love for performing. While I can remember experiences in nature as far back as my memory goes, my first time on stage was in third grade. I played an elf. I made a great elf, just saying. I never dreamed I would be able to combine those two loves and create something I am proud of, I believe in, and enjoy every minute doing.

          I have a degree from Humboldt State in Wildlife Conservation and Management. That program gave my love for all things “-OLOGY” and spurred me to continue my education through  the Exotic Animal Training & Management Program at Moorpark College. The EATM program is a 2 year intensive program that focuses on animal care, training, ethics, and education. It allowed me to work hands-on every day with various exotic animals and, while the staff there was phenomenal, the animals were my best teachers.

          After finishing my degrees, I was hired by the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar, CA where I gave hundreds of live animal programs to all ages. I have had the unique privilege to work with monkeys, foxes, sloths, alligators, serval wildcats and more. I brought animals to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O'Brian. I even got to meet Betty White and Mr. T! 

          While interesting animal experiences are always fun, classroom visits have always been my favorite. I love seeing the wonder and curiosity in the students' eyes. Now that my youngest has started school I hope to continue to share my passion for nature with others. This hope became Doodlebugs (a nickname for my children).  

          I find young children are just beginning to really form opinions about the world around them. They are curious and everything is an adventure. I hope to harness these natural traits in my interactive programs. I encourage my own children to ask questions about the world around them. A curious mind will change the world. My goal is to help my children, and yours, change it for the better.