Graduated from Fort Walton Beach High School in 1994.

Bachelor's Degree in Christian Education from Huntingdon College in 1998.

Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Auburn University Montgomery in 2010.

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Early Childhood Generalist certification in 2019.

This is my third year teaching 1st grade at Holtville Elementary, but my 15th year teaching in Elmore County. I was chosen as the Elmore County Teacher of the Year for 2015-2016 and the Millbrook Middle School Teacher of the Year for 2014-2015.  I am one of ten Elmore County teachers to achieve National Board certification. 

I'm originally from Destin, Florida.  I moved to Montgomery to attend Huntingdon College, but met a cute Prattville boy at Walmart and never made it back to the coast.  My husband, Chris, and I have been married 28 years.  We have three children (Avery-26, Owen-24, and Jack-16) plus a our son-in-law, Zach, and daughter-in-law, Lexi. In addition to spending time with my family, I love working out with Avery, playing golf with my boys, searching for new ideas on Pinterest, and spending time with Jesus. 

I am so excited about teaching 1st grade and giving my students a strong foundation for the future.  It's going to be an incredible year!