Anna Hilkemann was born and raised in Billings, Montana. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education, with a concentration in early childhood education, from Montana State University Billings. Anna began working at Grace Montessori Academy in 2020 and fell in love with the method. She has a heart for promoting independence in the youngest learners. Her favorite thing to teach is reading. On weekends, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors with family and friends. She loves anything that allows her to be creative and is thankful for a career that pushes her creativity.