I was born in Pangnirtung, Nunavut, the second of six children. My youth was spent moving back and forth between my grandparents’ home in Coral Harbour and my parents in Pangnirtung. While I left school after grade ten, I upgraded my high school and eventually graduated from Nunavut Teacher Education Program (NTEP) and began working as a teacher. I have had several positions within the education system and currently a co-principle. I am also a very active participant in my community; I am on various committees within our schools, a member of Embrace Life Coucil, as well as a youth leader at church and a volunteer board member at the daycare. I enjoy learning and reading and going out on the land. My husband and I have four children and have adopted one of our grandsons, who is a joy to be with. We have four other grandchildren who we also adore.