Natalie is a native of Colorado, having been born and raised in the Springs. She received her B.A. in History with an emphasis in Elementary Education from the University of Colorado in 2012. In 2019, she received her M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy from the same university. Natalie has been teaching for over ten years, focusing on teaching reading over the last few years. She enjoys being able to develop a love of reading for her students. In her spare time, Natalie likes hiking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.