I grew up in Hazelwood, Missouri, where I stayed active through music and athletics—playing clarinet in marching band and symphonic ensembles, running cross country, competing in swimming, and singing in multiple vocal groups.

I earned a Bachelor of Science from Southern Illinois University, Master of Education degrees in K–12 School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri, and a Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership from Concordia University Texas. I am both a certified school counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor, with experience spanning clinical mental health and educational settings.

This year marks more than 23 years of service in K–12 and higher education, serving in both counseling and executive leadership roles. I am grateful to be part of Hilltopper Nation and look forward to supporting and serving our school community.

Favorite quote: "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." ~Maya Angelou

This is my 10th year in education (I have been both a School Counselor and an English teacher). I am originally from Florida and relocated to Lynchburg in September with my husband and 1-year-old son. I graduated from the University of Florida (GO GATORS!) and the University of Pennsylvania. When I’m not at work you can find me with my family and friends as close as I can get to sunshine and water. I couldn’t be more excited to be here at E. C. Glass!

I graduated from Virginia Western Community College in 1991 with an A.S. in General Studies, from Old Dominion University in 1992 with a B.S. in Psychology, and from the University of Lynchburg (when it was Lynchburg College) in 1997 with an M.Ed in School Counseling.  I am starting my 30th year as a School Counselor, and I have worked at Amherst County High School, Heritage High School, and this is my 21st year at E. C. Glass.   I love to read (It’s brain candy!) and am a superfan of 80’s pop, rock, and hair-metal. 

I am excited and honored to have the privilege of working for Lynchburg City Schools for the past 26 years as a school counselor.  This is my 25th year with E.C. Glass in the School Counseling department. One of the best things about my job is helping students and parents navigate through the “high school experience”.  I am a graduate of the University of Lynchburg with a B.A. in Sociology and a Masters in Agency &  School Counseling.  

I have had a long career working with children.  I worked for 10 years at Centra as a preschool teacher when they offered daycare for their employees.  I worked 5 years with the Child & Adolescent Psychiatric department at Centra.  I also worked 4 years with teenagers as a Therapeutic Foster Care Therapist with Horizon Behavioral Health.

I have a beautiful, smart, and talented daughter (Chandler) who attends Virginia Tech in the Residential Design  program.  My husband and I have been married for 23 years and we plan to travel upon retirement.  In my spare time during the summers, I write short stories for children that I hope to one day publish.

Favorite quote:  "Do the best you can until you know better.  Then when you know better, do better."  Maya Angelou