I began skating at the age of four in upstate New York. In 1982 when my family and I moved to Denver, Colorado where I began taking private lessons and competing. In 1987 at the age of 13 I moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to train with Mr. Carlo Fassi. I attended my first Regional competition in the Intermediate Ladies division in 1988. In 1989 I moved up to the Novice Ladies level in both freestyle and figures. In 1990 I competed as a Junior at the Colorado Championships in Denver, Colorado.

1991 I graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado and moved to Seattle, Washington to attend College.

1994 I moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri and began team teaching with Mr. Tom Zakrajsek. I worked with the students on Freestyle, Choreography, spins, and moves in the field.

1999 I moved back to Colorado Springs and taught basic skills and private lessons at the Chapel Hills Ice Arena until 2005.