This is currently my 22nd year teaching and I have been at Highcroft since it opened in 2004. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and have a Master's degree in Teaching and Learning with a focus on Reading Education. I am also a science representative for Wake County and a Mentor for new teachers. I attended Campbell University where I received degrees in Elementary Education, Biology, and Chemistry. As this may tell you, I really enjoy science and tend to include many discovery oriented activities in my lessons. I currently live in Fuquay Varina with my husband Brendan, son Colin, daughter Ciara, two cats, and three dogs, Murphy, Lucy, and Finnegan.

I believe it is my job to meet the needs of every student in my classroom. This includes not only their academic needs, but also any social or emotional needs they may have as well. I tend to set high expectations for my students and have found students will grow to meet these expectations. I also think learning should be fun. We only get to be kids once and children should enjoy this time while they can. Therefore, much of the learning done in our classroom is through hands on experiences. Our classroom environment provides many opportunities for the students to work with their peers where they learn to interact socially as well. My favorite part of teaching it is seeing the amazing amount of growth students are able make in just one year! I hope this will be your child's best year in school!