Cherie has been working in Christian Education for the past 10 years. She has taught Kindergarten through 3rd grade as well as a Vice Principal and Academic and Behavior Specialist. The Lord has given Cherie some special tools and skills helping children who have experienced trauma. These skills have proven to be very helpful in academic settings.Cherie is a native Oregonian that moved to Arizona last year. She loves the Arizona sunshine and the ability to be outdoors most of the year. Her favorite desert activity is driving her CanAm. Cherie is married to her best friend Dean and has 6 adult children, 3 sons, one daughter and two daughter in laws. Cherie loves Jesus, her family, and coffee (in that order).