My name is Mrs. Tanner, and I am excited about another amazing year exploring different mediums with the young artists of Lone Mountain.  I especially love working with clay! 

I grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University.  I graduated with a B.F.A. in Art Education and was the proud recipient of the Outstanding Senior Award for my academic and community achievements.  I have a love for learning and completed a study abroad program in Australia.  I also completed a yearlong internship teaching K-12 Art while working towards a master’s degree in Curriculum and Teaching.

I moved to sunny Arizona to teach K-8 Art at Cheyenne Traditional School where I was the Head Track and Field Coach.  I moved on to teach Ceramics at Pinnacle High School where I was the Spiritline Director, Head Varsity Cheer Coach, Assistant Track and Field Coach, and a Freshman Advisor.  After having my first child, I decided to take a break from teaching and coaching to put my focus on growing my family and raising my children.  Because I loved teaching so much, I knew that I would eventually find my way back into the classroom.  I was thrilled when an opportunity became available to teach Art at Lone Mountain where my two children, Christian and Kaylee, are also students.

When I am not in the classroom, I love spending time with my wonderful husband and children.  I enjoy running with my rescue dog, Pepper, and running races.  I have run several marathons in the past and look forward to adding more medals to my collection in the future. I am so proud to be part of the Lone Mountain team.