I was born in a family camp, southwest of Pond Inlet. My earliest years were spent traveling with my parents between Pond Inlet and Igloolik. The majority of my schooling was completed in Pond Inlet, after high school I worked in the offices of both schools in the area as well as an office manager for the Community Education Council, which is where I became interested in teaching. After my family to Iqaluit for my husband work, entered into the B.Ed program and currently teaching here in Iqaluit. In addition to conventional I have also obtained education in traditional Inuit training from my grandmother, mother and other elders in child rearing, hunting, cooking, seal skin cleaning and Inuit values and principles that are important to having a happy family life.                                                                                   

I love the outdoors and being with my family, my husband, Joe, our son, Solomon , and our children who are grown. I enjoy cooking and baking, especially when our kids from out of town are visiting, I like making meals for large groups. I have a great interest in art, oil painting or water based colours are my preference when I have the time to spare.