I am grateful for this opportunity to serve as the newly appointed Principal of Patriot STEM Elementary.   I am honored to work with our staff and the community to ensure all students at Patriots are successful!

I am currently in the doctoral program for Educational Leadership at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where I also earned my Masters in School Administration.  Additionally, I graduated from Virginia Tech, where I received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. I worked as an engineer for a gas pipeline in Texas for nine years, before following my passion and switching to a career in education.  In 2002, I began teaching 4^th grade students in Texas, and I continued to teach 5^th grade in North Carolina.  After 10 years in the classroom, I became an assistant principal at Weddington Hills, where I have spent the last nine years. I am excited to begin a new chapter in my journey as principal at Patriots, where I know we will do great things together.

My husband and I have two adult daughters that both attended North Carolina State University.  Our oldest is an industrial engineer living in Raleigh, and our youngest is a senior studying operations and supply chain management.  So we have become Wolfpack fans!  We love hiking, boating, and enjoying the outdoors of our beautiful state. 

I am a dedicated educator whose most important goal is to grow every student and help them succeed.  As the Principal of Patriots STEM Elementary, I look forward to working with each of you as we partner in educating our students.

Go Red Hawks!

Welcome to Patriots STEM Elementary! 

I am so excited to be a part of the amazing staff here at Patriots! I look forward to working with students, parents and staff as we thrive to become a “Leader in STEM Education.” I graduated from West Chester University  (in Pennsylvania) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and received my Masters degree in School Administration from Gardner Webb University. I have previously served as a Health and Physical Education teacher and Assistant Principal in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 

Go Red Hawks!

Welcome to Patriots STEM Elementary!! I am so excited about beginning another new year at Patriots STEM Elementary. It is a pleasure to be working with such great students, parents and staff members. I am a native of the great state of West Virginia and a proud supporter of the WV Mountaineers. I graduated from West Virginia State University with a degree in Elementary Education and Queens University with a Masters in School Administration.

I look forward to our continued work together.  Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. I am here to serve you. Let’s go Red Hawks!!!!