Hey everyone! I am the School Counseling Department Chair at Amelia County Middle School. I am originally from Highland Springs, Virginia, but my family moved to Amelia in 2013. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Paul, and we have two children: Emily, 20, and Hunter, 16. 

I graduated with a BS in Psychology with a cognate in Addiction and Recovery from Liberty University in Spring 2014. I received my Master's in Education in School Counseling from Liberty University in Spring 2017. I am a Nationally Certified Counselor. I completed my internship in Amelia County and was the counseling paraprofessional at ACMS during my counseling program. I am currently working on becoming LPC-eligible.

I was a School Counselor at Nottoway Intermediate for three years before returning to Amelia, where my heart belongs. I was at Amelia County Elementary for two years before coming to the middle school, and I am so excited to be home there. 

Fun fact: I coach Cross Country at ACHS and am the assistant coach for track at ACHS. 

Professional Memberships:

• American Counseling Association (ACA), 2013 - 2017

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA), 2014-present

• National Certified Counselor 2017 - Present 

• Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA), 2014-present

• Virginia School Counselor Association - Membership Committee Member

Hello!  I am honored to be a part of Amelia Middle school.  After 22 years of teaching, I am excited to be a part of the school counseling team!  My two sons:  Jonathan, 25, and Ryan, 22, are the light of my life.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my kids, parents, and dogs.  I am looking forward to getting to know the students and families in Amelia.  We are going to have a fantastic year!  

Professional Memberships:

• American School Counselor Association (ASCA), 2022-present

• National Certified Teacher 2009- Present 

• Virginia School Counselor Association (VSCA), 2022-present