I am a Gateway to Technology teacher at Pickens Middle School in the School District of Pickens County with 20 years of experience in middle school math/science, and technology.  Currently, I teach Project Lead the Way: Automation/Robotics, Design/Modeling & Flight/Space.  Vex IQ robotics coach from 2021-23, Vex V5 robotics coach 2023-25. I have a degree in Elementary Education with a Mathematics minor and a Master's in Technology and STEM. My passion is technology and STEM, and I am always trying new tools in the classroom to keep students engaged while learning.