Colleen began her teaching career as a middle school math teacher in Nashville, TN, and now teaches high school math in her hometown of Portland, OR. She has an MS in data science and has been active in the data science education field, including serving on the launch committee for the inaugural Data Science Education K-12: Research to Practice Conference. Colleen grew up not seeing herself as a "math person" and is passionate about supporting students experiencing the same struggle connecting with rich mathematics. In her spare time,Colleen enjoys supporting her beloved Portland Trail Blazers, playing board games, and spending time in nature.