I have been married to my husband John for 22 years. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, North Carolina. I am a mother of three girls; Julia 19, Ella 18, Anna 14. I am originally from Long Island, New York. I have been teaching for 21 years, with a variety of years in K-3 and one year in 5th. I love watching children grow intellectually and academically. My motto is Always Smile, because smiles are contagious!!