I am eager to begin my tenth year teaching as your new 8th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher at FAST.  After graduating from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, I worked in college bookstore management. However, when my daughter Olivia was born, I knew that a career change was in order.  I moved back to Georgia and acquired my teaching certification, and as they say, ‘the rest is history.’  Having worked in the corporate world I learned what skills make for effective, productive employees.  This knowledge helps me prepare my students not only for high school and college, but for their future careers.

One of my favorite aspects of the teaching field is the opportunity to continue learning.  I am certified in Middle Grades ELA and 9-12 Grade English and will be completing my Gifted Endorsement in the fall of 2023. 

When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my 10-year-old daughter Olivia, and our rescue Pomeranian, Jack. Fun facts: Olivia is currently a blue belt in karate and Jack has three legs! We enjoy attending festivals, traveling, as well as going to the beach and lake with our extended family.  My hobbies include reading, painting (by numbers), renovating my older home, and hanging out with family and friends.