Courtney is principal in Alpine School District and one of the authors of 'My Troll Patrol'. She received a BA in Elementary Education, MS Curriculum Instruction and an Educational Leadership certificate. She is a former pilot and loves being married to her flight instructor Kent who is chief pilot for Intermountain Health Care Life Flight. Together they have four children and two grandchildren.Courtney has received several awards such as: Utah Association of Elementary School Principals' Innovator of the Year, Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year, and Utah County Youth Advocate of the Year. She loves children and has dedicated her entire career to making school a special place to learn.