About Me:  Mom, teacher, Navy veteran, military spouse - I’ve worn many hats in my lifetime. I’m grateful for those experiences because I’m able to see through the lens of both a teacher and a parent. My educational philosophy is to teach and to treat your children in the same manner I would like for my own children to be treated and taught. My husband recently retired from the Navy, and we decided to follow our children to the great state of Alabama! Our daughter, Kayla, graduated from UAB with a degree in Chemistry and is currently attending the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford. Our son, Logan, is a senior studying Computer Science at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. We have two rescue pups, a Yellow Lab named Mabel, and a Catahoula mix named Blue. We just welcomed four hens into our fold and are expecting fresh eggs any day! I enjoy cooking, hiking, biking, and reading. Fun fact: I have visited 13 National Parks in the last year!

Experience: I taught English 8, English 8 HN, and English 8 Gifted & Talented in Fairfax County, Virginia, for 12 years, where I also served as department chair and as a teacher leader on the Instructional Council. This is my second year as a Liberty Lion. Serving ten years in the Navy helped me to develop strong leadership skills and to understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration. I impart those same skills to my students, inspiring them to achieve not only academic success but also to develop social and emotional skills that will guide them throughout their lives. Students feel valued and empowered to grow in the environment we create together, leaving my classroom as problem solvers ready to positively impact the world.

I am thrilled to be a Liberty Lion, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with your students. It’s going to be a spectacular year!