Hello! I am so excited to begin my 3rd year of teaching! My first year I taught 5th grade ELA (reading) and Social Studies, and last year I taught 4th grade Math. I'm thrilled to teach 5th grade ELA and Social Studies again this year!

My journey to become a teacher is different than most - I decided to become a teacher a little later in my life. When I graduated high school in 1994, I joined the Army. I was a Korean linguist while in the Army and lived all over the United States and in South Korea. It was when I was in the Army and leading Soldiers that I discovered my love for teaching. 

I have worked as a project assistant, an administrative and supply assistant as a civilian for the Department of Defense, and an executive assistant. It was during all those years that I completed my Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences (with a concentration in history and psychology studies). I also taught taekwondo on and off throughout all those years. I have a Master of Arts in Elementary Education, and  a ESOL endorsement. I also worked as a substitute teacher while completing my Master's degree. This year I will take classes for a Gifted endorsement. 

My husband, Jeremiah, and I have been married for 14 years and we have a blended family with 4 children. The three oldest are all over 21 years old. Our youngest son is in 8th grade at Evans Middle School this year. We also have a 15 year old chihuahua, Sheldon Lee Cooper.