I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My college experiences took me to the snow belt of Erie, PA, and my first teaching job brought me to Swansboro, NC. I started my teaching career at Swansboro Middle School. I taught Social Studies in 7th Grade for seven years. After receiving my Master's in Library Science, I worked at Clyde Erwin Elementary Magnet School in Jacksonville for four years before returning to Swansboro in 2016.
I love to be outside with my family, kayaking, beaching it, and cooking. My other passions are reading and learning about people and places around the world. I love exploring the world around me and around the globe. When I can't travel, books help me peek into the diverse lives and stories of people from all walks of life so that I can take a moment to walk around in their shoes. I hope that I share that passion with the students I teach and they, in turn, can share their stories and passions with the world.
My Teaching Philosophy can be boiled down to one statement...curiosity becomes interest; interest becomes understanding; understanding becomes empathy; empathy becomes caring; caring becomes kindness. Stay Curious!