I am from Kings Mountain, North Carolina and graduated in 1998 from Kings Mountain High School. I am a 2000 graduate of Gaston College and 2003 graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a BA in Social Sciences. I am certified in social studies grades 6-12, science 6-12, and language arts 6-9. I am also a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescence Social Studies. I have been teaching at Chavis since 2003 and have taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
I am married to Mike Self and have three children, Brody, Caitlin, and Emily. We have one grandson, Gideon. I also have two dogs Murphy and Millie. I love spending time watching sports with my husband, spending time with my family, playing with my dogs, and spending time with my nieces Baylee Rae & Marlee Kate. My family spends a lot of time at the NC coast. I love teaching and working with new students every year.