I grew up in New York, and moved out to Colorado in January 2015. I studied outdoor recreation in college and my last semester had to be an internship. I did my internship at the YMCA in Estes Park. I fell in love with the mountains and the small community here, and decided to stay! My favorite activities are snowboarding, running, camping, basically anything outside, but I can appreciate relaxing on the couch with a good book! I am lucky enough to be a teacher and a volunteer firefighter in Estes Park.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband, Sam Rugaber and I met while I was interning at the YMCA in 2015. He works for Power & Communications. We had our daughter last November and she is as cute as can be!
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I have been teaching third grade for 6 years. I absolutely love it. I enjoy building relationships with my students and their families. I love watching my students grow throughout the year!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Himalayan Curry & Kebob, Eds Cantina and The Rock Inn
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in Estes Park for 8 years and I have been a teacher for 6.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I am obsessed with Grey’s Anatomy, Yellowstone and 1923
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Make everybody feel like somebody.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I would choose my fellow teachers and we would go enjoy a beer and a food truck at a local brewery.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing about Estes Park, is the small town. I love being able to walk into any restaurant or a brewery any day of the week and finding a friend in the room.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I hope to be adventuring in the mountains as much as I am today.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I dream of starting a non profit dog rescue.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The day after a snowfall, when the trees are covered in snow and the sky is blue.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My husband, Sam.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, pets, relaxing
