I graduated from Lovejoy High School in 1998.  I started at Clayton State in the fall of 1998. I started substituting in Clayton County from 2000 and took a permanent position in a special needs classroom as a paraprofessional in 2003. In 2007, I left to raise my son, Matthew (currently 16 and a 11th grader at Dutchtown High) and returned to school. I graduated from Ashford University in 2012 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology. I also earned a Masters of Education with a Specialization in Family and Community Service in 2014.

I started substituting in Clayton County in 2015. For the 2016-2017 school year, I took a position as a long-term sub in a Severe and Profound special needs classroom at Eagles Landing. What started as a job, became a calling. I started the process for my certification and enrolled in the TAPP program. The 2024-2025 school year marks my eighth year as a teacher.

I graduated from Western Governors University in 2009 where I earned a bachelor’s degree in Education (PreK – 8). I am certified to teach Elementary/Early Childhood. I am also a certified paraprofessional. I completed my student teaching in a first grade classroom at Pate’s Creek Elementary. The 2024-2025 school year will be my eighth year at Dutchtown Middle.

I am married. I have four children and two grandchildren. All four of my children graduated from Dutchtown High. I volunteered with Girl Scouts as a troop leader for thirteen years. I enjoy traveling. I am an avid cruiser. I also like to visit Disney World and the beach.