I have lived in North Carolina all my life. I was born and raised in Asheboro (where the zoo is) and moved to Onslow County in 2017. I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Child Development and Family Relations, both from ECU. I received my AIG Licensure from UNCW in 2019 and my Curriculum Instructional Specialist certification in May 2021. In 2022, I began working towards a Master's degree in Counselor Education at ECU. This will be my 9th year in education. I have taught 3rd grade, 4th grade, 3rd-5th grade AIG, and K-2 Talent Development. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy working out, shopping, reading, going to the beach, and playing with my dogs, Gunner & Bruce.