I am very excited to be on staff at a school that is student focused, and family oriented that strives for student academic excellence using every available resource and puts CHILDREN FIRST! I believe that great things happen when we listen, learn, work together to help others! My goal is to not only grow students MINDS but also their HEARTS as well! I want to let you know that your child is in great hands with me! I LOVE Ballentine Elementary!!

To let you know a little about myself, I have over 25 years of teaching experience in grades K,1st, 2^nd, 3rd, 4th, and 3 years as a Reading Teacher & Coach (K-5). I have a Master’s Degree, Reading Certification for grades K-12, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher of Education. But my 4 Greatest Earthly Joys and Accomplishments are my 3 children Hunter-21, Hayden-17, and Hope-16, and being happily married to my Husband for over 25 years Michael.

A few of my favorite things: Colors: Pink/Purple Season: Summer

Flower: Sunflower/Roses Foods: Mexican/Desserts Drink: Coffee, Water, Diet Cherry Pepsi Hobby: Reading/Cross fitting

Sport to watch: Basketball Number:20

Candy: Chocolate, Nerds, Sour Patch Kids Fragrance: Pumpkin and Apple spice

Favorite Vacation Spots- Beach, Mountains, and Amusement Parks

My 7 Dogs-Yorkie- Matty, Brittany Spaniel-Ginger and 5 English Pointers- Molly, Lady, Pete, Sade, and Georgia!

Holiday- Christmas Huge Carolina Tarheel Fan!! Go UNC!!