About the Counselors

I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I received a B.S. in Elementary Education with minors in Early Childhood Education and Psychology from Florida State University. I taught in Florida for 4 years before moving to Virginia in 1992. I received my M.Ed. in Counselor Education from The University of Virginia. I came to Albemarle County in 1994. 

I joined the Murray staff in 2013. In addition to my role as the School Counselor, I am the 504 Coordinator, Diversity Resource Teacher, Student Council Co-Leader and I also serve as the Web Content Coordinator.

 I love to travel. I finished a quest to spend time in all 50 states before I turned 50 and am now working on the Canadian Provinces.  I also spend my leisure time with reading and scrap-booking  I am a huge football and baseball fan and follow the FSU Seminoles, the Carolina Panthers, and the Detroit Tigers very closely.

I’m originally from Spotsylvania, Virginia, and earned my undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. After college, I moved to Colorado to pursue my Master’s in Social Work at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I spent three years there studying and working as a school social worker before deciding it was time to return home to Virginia. I’m now happily settled in Charlottesville, and I’m excited to be joining the wonderful community at Murray this year!

Outside of work, I have two cats and love spending time outdoors—swimming, boating, hiking, and more. I also enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and trying new foods whenever I can.