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 into 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.

Erin’s first class at Swallowtail graduated in the spring of 2024, and she is excited to begin the journey through the grades again with a new group of students.