I was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and I  grew up as a military brat. I’ve lived in Sacramento, California; Wiesbaden, Germany;  Athens, Greece; Minot, North Dakota; and Phoenix, AZ. Growing up my vacations were spent camping throughout Europe.

  Education and Certifications:

College –

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Crichton College with a minor in Secondary Education.

Graduated:  Cum Laude

Masters of Educational Theory and Practice from Arkansas State University

Certifications –   

Bible (7-12)

Computer Application (K-12)

Elementary Education (K-3)

Elementary Education (4-6)

English (7-12)

Social Studies (7-12)

Technology Foundations

Computer Discovery (7-12)

  Teaching Experience:

Southwind Middle School – Memphis, TN 6th Grade – Math/ Social Studies – 9 years

Schilling Farms Middle School –Collierville,TN  7th Grade – English/ Gifted English – 1 year

Shelby County Schools                                     Worked as a Curriculum Technology Specialist CTS – 3 years

DeSoto Central Middle School –Southaven,MS 7th Grade Social Studies/ 8th Grade Technology – 13 years

  Family:

My husband and I have been married for 32 years and have lived in Desoto  County our entire adult lives. I have 3 boys.  My oldest son, 27, a graduate from the United States Air Force Academy and is now stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. My 24-year-old son graduated from DeSoto Central High School. He enlisted in the Navy and is an Air Traffic controller.  My youngest son, 21, graduated high school from the Mississippi School for Math and Science (MSMS) in Columbus, MS and currently attends the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Co. 

  What I Enjoy:

Attending Life Fellowship Church, spending time with my family, traveling, working at DCMS, camping, sports, going to the movies, eating popcorn, and working out.