I was born and raised in PA. I began my teaching career in Augusta, GA. I have 2 children, a boy and a girl. My daughter is also a teacher here in Greenville, and my son is an accountant. I have taught off and on for 34 years. This will be my 28th year at Berea Elementary. I love teaching young children and seeing their eyes light up when they understand something new. 

I graduated from BJU with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I have Texas and South Carolina teaching certificates. My South Carolina certificate is renewed every 5 years by taking graduate courses as well as many classes offered by our school district. I also received my Master of Arts Degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Language) from Furman University here in Greenville. I was nominated Teacher of the Year at Berea Elementary for the 08-09 school year by my wonderful colleagues.