Mrs. Ekonen is excited to begin her first year at Mountain Brook Elementary, teaching 4th grade math and science. This will be her 18th year in education. Mrs. Ekonen earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and a Master's degree from the University of West Alabama. She is passionate about math and science, and is looking forward to learning and growing with each and every student!

Mrs. Ekonen has lived in Trussville with her husband and three children for eleven years. Her two daughters attend Hewitt-Trussville High School, and her son attends Paine Elementary School. When they are not on the lacrosse or football field, they enjoy spending time together playing board games.