I am in my sixth year of teaching. Prior to receiving my teaching license, I was an instructional assistant for three years.  Before coming to Granite Falls Elementary, I worked at Hickory City Schools and Wilkes County Schools.  I earned my Master's in Special Education at UNC-Charlotte.  Before returning to graduate school, I worked in property management, where I managed and leased rental properties.  I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2004 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration.  I am a Caldwell County native and graduated from South Caldwell High in 2000.