I am a proud Smith County native and attended school within Smith County up until I graduated from Smith County High School in 2014. After graduation, I continued my education at Tennessee Technological University where I earned my Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education History in 2018. In 2022, I went back to school and earned my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Western Governors University. I am starting my ninth year of teaching, with this being my sixth year at SCHS! 

I come from a family with a background in education and I have always had a passion for history - so I decided to combine the two! As passionate as I am about history, I hope to pass on to each student who enters my classroom that history is more than just memorizing dates and events - it's about understanding the people, decisions, and moments that have shaped the world we live in today.

It is no secret that teachers are never just 'teachers'. Although teaching is my main role, I fulfill other roles as well, including:

• Prom Sponsor/Committee 

• Yearbook Advisor 

• Social Studies Department Chair (School)

• U.S. History Instructional Lead (County-Wide) 

I am so fortunate that I have been able to return to the community that helped shape me into the person I am today and give back through teaching. As your child's U.S. History teacher, my goal is to create a classroom where students are challenged to think critically, ask meaningful questions, and make connections between the past and the present. I genuinely strive to make learning engaging through interactive activities, discussions, historical investigations, and hands-on lessons that encourage students to see history from multiple perspectives. I want every student to leave my classroom not only with a stronger understanding of our nation's history but also the skills to analyze evidence, think independently, and become informed citizens. I strive to create a classroom where every student feels welcome, respected, and encouraged to do their best.