BIRTHDAY: June 30th, 1977
BIRTHPLACE: Truckee, CA
HIGH SCHOOL: North Tahoe HS, Tahoe City, CA
PRIMARY INSTRUMENT: Piano & Flute
SECONDARY INSRUMENT: Saxes & Percussion
MAJOR: Bachelor of Science: Elementary & Special Education (1999)
Master's of Eduation: Special Education (2004)
MINOR: Kodaly Music Certification (Kodaly Institute at McNeese, 2005)
CAREER(S): Special Education Teacher, Hidden Valley Elementary, 6th year
FAMILY INFO: Teacher Mom, Music Teacher Sister, Retired Police Officer Father
WHEN SHE JOINED SAI: 1996
WHY SHE JOINED SAI: To strengthen my love and passion for music
HER BIG SISTER: Stephanie Smith (married & teaching in Vegas)
SAI ACCOMPLISHMENTS/POSITIONS/ETC: President, VP Membership, Social Chair, Sword of Honor, National Leadership Award (Ruby Sword of Honor), Piano Accompanist
FAVORITE PASTIME: Anything outdoors: kayaking, rafting, climbing, hiking, mountain biking, water-skiing, camping, Nordic skiing, ice skating
FAVORITE COLOR: color of water
FAVORITE JUNK FOOD: Lays potato chips
FAVORITE MAGAZINE: REI catalog!
FAVORITE TV SHOW: quit watching TV (formerly addicted to Friends!)
FAVORITE MOVIE: Princess Bride
FROM KARI: I am excited to be the new alumnae advisor!
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