Welcome to my site! My classroom is inviting and warm. It is a place where children can excel and flourish. I am so excited about working with your child this year. I know that we will have lots of fun and learn lots of new things. I have been teaching for 26 years and have taught 3rd through 8th grades. I teach because children make life so interesting and keep me feeling young and energetic.

My philosophy is that each child can learn and I want the children to leave my classroom with a love for learning that will follow them for a lifetime. I understand the importance of a quality education for all students and I strive to provide a learning environment that will best nurture everyone’s learning style. I encourage children to ask questions and participate in their education. I realize that everyone has strengths, and I encourage children to be the best they can be, in and out of the classroom.

I grew up and attended school in Laurens, SC. When I graduated from high school, I attended the University of South Carolina as an undergraduate and majored in Business Administration where I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing . I worked for the State Development Board for two years and decided that that life was not for me. Then, I moved back home and went to Converse College and obtained a Master of Education degree in Elementary Education plus thirty hours above in Special Education. I have also completed an Education Specialist Degree from Converse and in November of 2008 I received my National Board Certification. As you can see, I value education a lot.

I've been married to John for 25 years and we have two beautiful children, Jasmine and Jalen. We have also been blessed with a beautiful grand-baby, Jeremiah.

Again, I look forward to working with you and your child this year. We have a very fast paced and exciting year ahead of us.