This is my 29th year teaching and my 10th year at Gamewell!  I have taught kindergarten for 17 years.  I am a graduate of West Caldwell High School and attended Gamewell Elementary and Middle as a child.  I graduated from Appalachian State University in 1994 with my Bachelors in Elementary Education and graduated from Gardner Webb University in 1999 with my Master's Degree.  I also received my National Board Certification in 2001.

I am married to Jason. We have a daughter, Bethany, who is 25.  Bethany graduated from Meredith College and lives in Raleigh.  We have one dog Sassy.  

We are a very busy family, we enjoy visiting Raleigh, traveling, and watching sports.

I love teaching and strive to make my classroom a fun, active learning environment with learning centers, small groups, whole group, and independent activities.  I believe children are filled with potential.  

I look forward to watching these kinders grow, learn, and develop!