I grew up in Harlem, Georgia, and graduated from Brenau University in 2009 with a degree in early childhood education. After teaching for seven years, I'm excited to start a new chapter as a fifth-grade teacher at Martinez Elementary. My family is incredibly important to me. I've been married for 19 years, and we have two wonderful children, Jack and Katherine. We also have a Chiweenie mix named Snoop, who we rescued a year ago. In 2019 we had the incredible opportunity to live in Germany for five years. While there, my husband and I supported the military community and explored Europe, with Paris being a favorite. I'm passionate about cooking, spending time with my family, and I'm grateful for the strong community support in Columbia County.