I grew up in Crystal, MN. I am a middle child with one older sibling and one younger. As soon as I graduated from college, I moved to a much warmer climate. I have decided I like the beach much more than the snow. I have taught all levels of elementary school for the last 30 years. I have been at Swansboro Elementary for the last 14 years. I have two sons. One is married and living in Wilmington and one is an 12th grade student in Carteret County. I enjoy my two cats and tolerate my large dog.