I am so excited to be a part of the Olum family! My educational background includes 2 BA degrees from BU and UO (Environmental Studies and Communication Disorders).  I bring with me decades of experience teaching preschoolers in early education settings. My most recent stint was working at Early Childhood CARES where I worked in assistant & lead teacher roles since 2003. I am passionate about guiding children in their early years, particularly teaching them about social emotional learning as well as helping to foster and keep intact their curiosity and imaginations! In my free time, I love hiking, backpacking, reading, cooking, & painting. However, my favorite activity is spending quality time with my teenage son, Bode.