Erin was born and raised in the breathtaking Willamette Valley spending most of her time on the back of a horse or tending to the various animals on her family’s small farm. She graduated from Glencoe High School in Hillsboro and completed Culinary School in Portland.

After a foray in the culinary world, Erin received her Bachelor of Arts in Social and Behavioral Studies followed by her Masters in Teaching, both from George Fox University. Erin then spent 5 years as a public school teacher. While teaching in public schools, Erin was experiencing Waldorf education as an auntie. When it came time to choose a kindergarten for her second child, Swallowtail became the clear choice.

Erin feels extremely fortunate to have her son follow the same path as her nieces. As a public school teacher, Erin felt a deep desire to bring learning to her students in a more meaningful and relevant way. This yearning led her to pursue her Waldorf teacher training, and she is now loving her Waldorf teaching journey at Swallowtail.