Where are you from?
Born in Provo, moved around, now in Orem, but lived in England for 25 years
What and where have you studied?
Utah State - Secondary English and Deaf Education
Where have you previously worked?
Deafinitions - a non-profit supporting Deaf people
One of my first seasonal jobs was Christmas gift wrapping at the BYU Bookstore!
I've been a horse-riding camp counselor, young women's camp lifeguard, full-time missionary (that's work!), teacher of British Sign Language at the MTC, and then worked at a non-profit in England until we moved back here. I started this job almost three years ago.
What is your current job title? Please describe what you do in that position.
Office Manager in Communication Disorders. I get to do all sorts of supporting the faculty, the speech and language clinic, and the undergrad and graduate students. I enjoy the variety and the department faculty are amazing.
What is your favorite thing about the McKay School?
The wonderful other people I get to work with.
What is your go-to weeknight meal?
Chicken divine - a chicken and broccoli casserole dish that we have with rice.
What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?
I do love having fries with a chocolate milkshake.
Where could we find you on most Saturday mornings?
Reading or cleaning -- or trying to round up my kids to do Saturday chores.
Where is your favorite place to go on vacation?
England - to see my daughter, who's at university there. Or my husband and I recently took our first cruise, and I'd love to go on another one.
Would you rather spend a night out on the town or stay home inside with a book?
Stay home inside with a book.
Your house is on fire, you have 3 minutes to grab 3 things. What are they?
Passports, hard drives with family photos and documents, all the kids and pets!
What is one thing you can’t live without?
My husband and children, the gospel - my Savior.
What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis?
"Get it? Got it. Good" - Court Jester