I was born in Spartanburg, SC in 1977. I grew up in Boiling Springs, SC, but moved to Landrum in 1987. I graduated from Landrum High School in 1995. I graduated in May 1999 from USC-Spartanburg (now Upstate) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education Social Studies. In December 2009, I obtained a Masters in Education with a specialization in Technology from Walden University.
I was married on August 8, 1998. I married my high school sweetheart, Gavin Sullivan. I have two beautiful and precious daughters, Alexandrea Sullivan, "Ally", born on September 13, 2001 and Zoe Sullivan, born on February 5, 2009. I am richly blessed! I have two dogs, Sophie (black lab mix) and Grace (a bloodhound mix). I have one Granddog...KIWI...She has my heart! I have A LOT chickens! I have two goats, Naomi and Evie. I also have 4 cats...Oreo, Kitters, Boots, and Tebow ! I love animals! Eventually I would love to have cows and horses!
I reside in Gowensville, SC. Before coming to BRMS, I taught 7th grade Social Studies at Mauldin Middle School for six years. I started teaching at Blue Ridge Middle School in 2006. I am looking forward to many great years at Blue Ridge! I taught sixth grade for 8 years. Moved to 7th grade in 2016. I coached softball for 6 years and won two district championships. Left for a bit to watch my girls play. However, I returned to coaching softball three years ago. In 2022, we won the district championship AGAIN! On any given Saturday you will probably find me on a softball field, either with Ally, who now coaches (after playing college ball at Newberry) or with Zoe (who also plays travel softball, but also softball and volleyball for Mountain View Prep).
I love my church. #FreeChapel
I believe that all children can learn given the right opportunity. I want to show children there is a world outside of Blue Ridge Middle and social studies is the best subject to do that.