Experience:  I taught 1st and 2nd grades in Asheville, NC then we moved to Brunswick County, where I taught Title I reading intervention and Reading Recovery for 4 years.  My family moved to Onslow County in 1999, where I have continued my work as a Title I Reading Specialist.  I am delighted to be working with students at Carolina Forest Elementary this year! 

Bio:  I was born in Conneticut long ago.  My family moved to western North Carolina before I was in kindergarten. I attended Immaculata Catholic School K-8 and Hendersonville High School.  I graduated from Appalachain State University and obtained my teaching certification K-5 from UNC-Asheville.   I taught 1st and 2nd grades in Asheville, then moved to Brunswick County, where I taught Title I reading intervention and Reading Recovery for 4 years. I obtained Reading Recovery certification from UNC-Wilmington and Masters iin Education at ECU.  I am truly a product of the UNC system!   My family moved to Onslow County in 1999, where I continue my work as a Title I Reading Specialist.  I am blessed with my wonderful husband and two amazing daughters.