Erin was born and raised in Ontario, Canada, and attended university in Victoria, British Columbia where she gained a degree in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Studies. 

Arriving in Montezuma County in 2008, she has worked as an educator here in many capacities: organic gardening instructor, teacher & Education Manager at Montezuma School to Farm Project; charter school electives teacher; curriculum developer; professional development instructor of experiential education & leadership .

She loves working at the library because she likes hands-on, collaborative learning. The library is a place where she can help families ignite curiosity, make community connections and experience the power of intellectual freedom and nurturing spaces.