Hi! I’m glad you took the time to learn more about me. I am a product of local public education in Bibb County, where I currently reside. I received my high school diploma from Central High School, my Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts from Georgia Southern University, and my Master of Arts in Teaching from Mercer University’s graduate campus in Atlanta, GA.  I hold ESOL, Reading, and Math Endorsements.

Teaching and reading stories to children have been my passion for life, beginning in college, throughout my career as an underwriter and property and casualty agent, and finally as a paraprofessional before officially licensed to teach 11 years ago. I'm so grateful to be a part of the Westside "Wildcat" Family where I have the opportunity to offer the gift of my love for learning to young, brilliant, diverse, developing hearts and minds.  The best part about being a Wildcat is having colleagues who love me as I am and who allow me to love them as well.  My goal is to offer authentic learning experiences to students in their quest to grow into high achievers and good citizens. I believe together we can accomplish our goals through discipline--the foundation for learning.

I am married with four children, three in college and one in high school. For fun, I love to watch the Hallmark Channel and Justice Central, play family games, sing, dance, and take trips to new places. I describe myself in light of a combination of my favorite characters, Olaf from Frozen and Gerald from the Elephant and Piggie series by Mo Willems--I'm a hugger who is concerned about everything!!!