Hello!
I’m the AIG teacher at Leesville Road Middle School, and I’m excited to be part of your learning journey!

This is my thirteenth year in education and my eighth year at Leesville. Before moving into the AIG role, I taught 6th grade ELA here for five years, and prior to that, I spent nearly five years teaching in Miami-Dade County.

I graduated from Florida State University (Go Noles!) with a BA in English. I also hold an MS in Educational Psychology from Purdue and an EdS in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of West Florida. Currently, I’m working on my doctoral dissertation through UWF as well.

In 2018, my family and I moved from sunny Miami to beautiful Raleigh, North Carolina. I’ve been married for twelve years and have two amazing kids (ages 10 and 8), along with a dog and two cats who keep life interesting!

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, cooking, gardening, hiking, and cheering on my favorite teams—the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat, and Carolina Hurricanes. I’m also a big Disney fan and try to visit Disney World as often as I can.

I’m looking forward to an exciting year filled with curiosity, creativity, and new learning adventures with all of you!