I am a Charlotte native who attended Briarwood Elementary, Cochrane Middle School, and West Charlotte Senior High. After graduating from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, I matriculated to the UNC at Chapel Hill (UNC) and studied Sociology. While in undergraduate school at UNC, I was a member of the Marching Sound Machine at North Carolina Central University. Naturally, after graduation, I attended North Carolina Central University for a Master of Arts Degree in School Counseling. I currently hold an Associate Professional Mental Health Counseling License and I am working on other College and Career Counseling Certifications. I have been a High School Counselor for at least eight years, but I hope to continue to work towards one day blending my passion for School, Career, and College counseling into a business for people in our community.

In collaboration with Learning and Language Acquisition Staff, I work to provide intensive reach to parents and families of English Learner students at home, in the community, and at school. I serve to enhance communication and understanding between families of English Learner students, school, information regarding school and/or district expectations. I assist with families' requests or concerns, and I make referrals to other community agencies. I engage with EL parents and families in the development and understanding of the Title III parent and family engagement guidance, the Title III plan, and the School Improvement Plan (SIP). I also collaborate with the School Leadership Team (SLT). These supports will provide parent engagement to lead the student to academic achievement and build better citizenship. 

I am a native of Huntersville, NC, attended North Mecklenburg HS and am a proud alumnus of North Mecklenburg High School. Vikings For Life! I attended the Distinguished University of Chapel Hill earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, and then eventually a Masters of Social Work degree.  I have had experiences in other areas of social work but have chosen School Social Work as my career. I have been with CMS as a SSW for 22 ½ years, 5+ of those years have been at North Mecklenburg HS.   

As a school social worker, I work with both parents and students to help alleviate family stressors that may be blocking/preventing future Vikings alumni from meeting her or his graduation goal.  I enjoy working closely with families building trusting relationships, connecting them with school/community resources, supporting and empowering parents on how to advocate on their child’s behalf in school and working with students to enhance their social-emotional growth.