I am a native of North Carolina.  I grew up in the Piedmont and have lived on the east coast of North Carolina for 30 years. I have been an educator for 28 years. I have two sisters, three children and 2 wonderful grandchildren, Silvia and Christopher. I also have a black lab named Porter.     

I love traveling, writing, reading, and shopping.  I have traveled to Europe, Japan, South Africa, and around the US. I have traveled from Nevada to  experience the culture and beautiful landscapes to the coast of Florida and many other amazing and unique parts of the U.S. I enjoy writing about my personal experiences.  My favorite picture books are Chrysantheum by Kevin Henkes and The Giving Tree by Shel-Silverstein. 

 I have taught second grade, first grade,  and the computer lab K- 5 .  I enjoy challenging students to achieve their highest potential. I know all students can learn, will learn, not at the same rate, or level, but at their stage of physical, social, and intellectual development. I love teaching!  It is my passion to be the BEST teacher I can be. 

 I enjoy teaching at Carolina Forest International Elementary and working with caring, professional colleagues.

      "Learning is a life-long journey; it never ends."

CFIES MISSION: Carolina Forest International Elementary inspires creativity and ambition to succeed while empowering students to invest in their learning. Our team provides a safe and vibrant environment where students develop academic, social and emotional strengths. We foster 
parent/teacher/student partnerships to ensure student success.

CFIES PURPOSE: Inspiring students to soar in an ever-changing, global society.