In 2011 I moved to South Carolina from the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. After moving to the Upstate and working in the printing industry for 18 years I decided to return to college for a career change. I attended Greenville Technical College and completed my Associate of Arts degree. My next academic move involved transferring to the University of South Carolina Upstate's School of Education. My program was completed in May of 2015 and I was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. For my first eight years at Oakview I was a 4th grade teacher. I am looking forward to my time in 3rd grade this year! I am incredibly honored and excited to continue teaching at such a great school!