I am a native of Jacksonville, Florida but I feel that Jacksonville, NC is my home.  I have lived here a total of 19 years.  I have been married 30 years to a retired Marine. I have three wonderful children. I have 1 Boxer dog, 3 dachshunds, a small chicken farm, quails and 3 rabbits.  I enjoy spending time with my family, animals and I collect antiques. I attained my A.S. in Education in 2004 from Darton College in Albany, GA. I am a 2007 graduate of Western Governors University with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary EducationI have worked with the Onslow County School system since 2004.  I have had the privilege to be a teacher assistant with Special Needs Students and with Pre-School. I have been employed with Onslow County Schools as a teacher since 2007. I have taught in the following grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd here at Summersill Elementary.