This is my 7th year at Midway Elementary School.  I graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Early Childhood Education.  I am also certified in Early Childhood Special Education and Special Education:Learning Disablities.  I have 9.5 years experience in South Carolina public schools and 5 years working with Part C of IDEA to support children with special needs and developmental delays.  I taught in the general education classroom for 9 years in kindergarten, first grade, and third grade.   I believe in the importance of sensory processing skills and incorporating sensory activities into our daily routines to help students stay on task and learn in the way that is best for them.   This includes flexible seating options, movement breaks, and presentation of material in a variety of ways (visual, auditory, kinesthetic,  and reading/writing). 

I love to spend time outdoors hiking, fishing, and kayaking with my family.  However, I also like to curl up inside reading a great book!  I like to watch shows and read stories about survivalists, but I've never even been camping!  I played volleyball in college, but I refer to myself as "retired".  I consider myself pretty artistic, and I like making new things.   I love to travel and experience new cultures.  

drink- coke zero and sparkling water

snack- popcorn and chips

sweet treat- chocolate pretzels

coffee order- iced brown sugar shaken espresso

color- green

hobbies- crafting and reading

animal- french bulldog