Ms. Larsen grew up in Southern Utah, where she currently resides. She completed her bachelor's and master's degrees in education from SUU, and she has certifications in personal training and sports massage therapy. After working for 12 years as a massage therapist for local and world class athletes, Ms. Larsen returned to teaching, her true passion. She spent 6 years in the classroom before transitioning to Utah Online, where she loves to help students understand the importance of lifelong health and exercise habits and guiding them to reach their fitness goals.