Teaching is my life's purpose. I believe in the power of literature to develop empathy in readers, which I think is critical to building a better world. I believe all students can learn, and my classroom operates on a "relationships first" foundation. Fall 2025 marks my 23rd year in education and my 22nd year at Farmington as a teacher.
Arkansas Licensure English 7-12, English as a Second Language P-12, Journalism 7-12, ELA Special Education 7-12
Master Professional Educator State of Arkansas
Recipient Arvest "We Love Teachers" Initiative Classroom Gift
Writing Fellow Northwest Arkansas Writing Project (2023)
National Board Certified Teacher Early Adolescence English Language Arts (Awarded 2009; Renewed 2019)
College Board Advanced Placement English Seminar certification
ARTeacher Fellow University of Arkansas Center for Children and Youth (2016-2019)
Mentor Teacher University of Arkansas, Fayetteville (Spring 2023); University of Arkansas, Fort Smith (Fall 2021)
University of Southern California (Spring 2018)
Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary English Education University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (2002)
Bachelor of Arts in English and Architectural Studies, Minor in Education University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (2001)