Hi, my name is Tanya. I grew up in Denver, Colorado. In college, I played basketball for the Western Illinois University team. After graduating from college I went to Brazil and Peru in South America for two weeks with Athletes in Action to play basketball. After marrying my husband, Rick, we moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where I taught kindergarten. My husband and I both enjoy traveling. We have spent time in South America, Europe, Korea, Mongolia, and hope to add New Zealand in the future. We have two energetic sons. I teach third and fifth grades. I coach youth soccer and basketball. I love to encourage people when they are attempting activities that are challenging.