I am an Asheville native and an Erwin Graduate! I have 4 wonderful fur babies, Maggie (beautiful brown mutt), Millie (terrier mix), Simon (brown tabby cat), and Nathan (orange tabby cat)!
After high school, I attended Appalachian State University where I studied Nutrition and Dance. After college, I had many opportunities to work with children, which is when I discovered my passion for education. This year will be my 7th year in education. I have worked as an after-school Lead Instructor, a Title 1 Reading Assistant, and a Teaching Assistant. Last year, I completed my Residency Teacher Program through East Carolina University. This will be my fifth year as the Lead Teacher and I'm so excited to be back in the Erwin community teaching middle schoolers about all things food and nutrition!
Outside of school, I like to spend time with my husband Travis and our pets, read, watch TV, garden, and crochet (when the weather gets cooler).