I am a graduate of Colwich Grade School and Andale High School. I earned my teaching degree from Fort Hays State University. I have a degree in elementary education with an emphasis in 5-9 English. This begins my 28th year of teaching at CES. Prior to teaching at CES I taught 4th grade for four years in Ellis, KS. I am married to Paul Kear. We have three sons; Chase, Cole, and Clay. All three attended CES and graduated from Andale High. We have seven grandchildren.