I am a proud alumnus of Coosa High School.  I attended  Shorter College and received my Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education. I continued my education at Lincoln Memorial, receiving my Master's and Specialist degree in Educational Leadership.  I am both Reading and Gifted Endorsed. This is my 29th year teaching. 24 of those have been at Model. I am married to  Model Alumni Brad Couey and have two children, Annie and Cole.