I have lived in the Helena community with my family since 2012.  My husband’s job with the Department of Environmental Quality required us to move ourselves and our 3 boys to the area from Maryland, via the train.  It was a big move for all of us and we have embraced it from the start. I know how stressful this process can be and it is my intention to make it as  simple as possible for my clients.

After 15 years of teaching, I have decided to make a career change and gain experience in another one of my interests: real estate. I recently obtained my license in 2017 and I am delighted to start assisting others through their unique moving experiences in the Helena area as well as surrounding communities.

Originally from Pittsburgh, I received my teaching license from The Pennsylvania State University and moved to Maryland shortly afterwards. While there, I taught kindergarten, 2^nd grade, and also spent 9 years in a wonderful Reading Recovery program assisting struggling 1^st grade students. Upon moving to Montana, I began working with my favorite school related book company, Books Are Fun.  After 3 years of employment, I opted to consider this new calling.

As a family, my husband Tommy (now working for the Department of Transportation), and children Zachary, Joshua, and Ryan, enjoy outdoor activities but especially skiing and snowboarding. Each winter, I have worked at the local ski hill, The Great Divide, as a lift operator.  I enjoy assisting children and adults develop the necessary skills on the beginner lift to get a solid start in hopes that they too will cultivate an affinity for winter sports with their families. I am happy to help buyers find recreational properties where they can build upon these visions.

I am so pleased to be working with EXIT Realty Helena where there is a program to thank our local people in a grand variety of national services. Homes For Heroes, which embraces and assists Military, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, Nurses, and near and dear to my heart: Teachers. To find out more about this program and to have your real estate questions answered, you can reach me at 406-461-4036 or through the office 406-449-8831. My email is tonya@exitrealtyhelena.com and you can receive my mobile business card by texting SkiMT to 85377.