Hello! My name is Talon, and my journey at Vivian Olum began in June 2024. I moved to Oregon from Ohio in May 2024 and I’m so excited to be here! I graduated from Ohio University with a B.S. in Child and Family Studies and a minor in Psychology in 2021. I spent my first 3 years out of school working with Ohio Early Intervention providing developmental services to children ages 0-3. My goal as a teacher is to create an environment that encourages children to express their creativity, learn through play and interactions, and communicate their thoughts and ideas to teachers and peers alike. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy spending time hiking, reading, cooking new recipes, and playing with my cat!