She earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre with a specialty in directing from the University of South Dakota, a master’s degree in theatre from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor’s in English and communication arts from Minot State University. Her extensive directing experience includes “The Secret Garden,” “Long Day’s Journey into Night” and “The Winter’s Tale.” She has acted in “Some Five Women,” “Frozen” and “Macbeth,” among many others.