Ms. Carty graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in Psychology and from Loma Linda University with a MS in Counseling. Prior to coming to Niwot, Ms. Carty worked at two other high schools, as well as an educational non-profit and a digital curriculum company.

At Niwot, Ms. Carty supports our Cougar CORE Advisory program and is a member of the MTSS team. She also coordinates our annual Career Day event for all students.

Ms. Carty is a California transplant who has lived in Erie since 2019. She lives with her husband & daughter and they have a dog, a cat and a snake. In her free time, Ms. Carty enjoys reading and crafting, and also loves being outside for hiking and camping.