Ms. Holder graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Sciences. After graduation, she worked as a manager and buyer with Parisian Department Stores in Birmingham, Alabama. In 2003, Ms. Holder graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Master of Elementary Education.

For 11 years, Ms. Holder taught 2nd grade at Orange Beach Elementary School in Orange Beach, Alabama, where she was selected by her peers as Teacher of the Year in 2008 and 2013. This is her tenth year teaching 1st grade at Crestline Elementary. She loves being part of the Crestline community. 

When she is not teaching Ms. Holder enjoys playing tennis and traveling to visit her adult children who live in Boston and Orlando. She is excited about getting to know her students and is looking forward to guiding them through a successful first grade year!