Life is a classroom!

I am a passionate 8th grade educator specializing in literacy and writing. I enjoy teaching students to think critically by creating relevant connections to content and the world. I believe educators must continually upgrade their expertise to meet student's academic, social, and emotional needs.

I graduated from Baylor University in Texas with a bachelor's degree in Journalism in 2006. I have a master's degree in Middle Grades English Language Arts and a teacher leadership endorsement from Thomas University. I was honored to be selected as Thomas University's Education Graduate Student of the Year in 2023. I am pursuing my doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction and Tier One Leadership from Piedmont University. 

I also work as a freelance writer for various teaching websites!

Outside of teaching, I love spending time with my wonderful husband, family, and friends. I enjoy music, singing, reading, and road trip adventures.

School year 2025-26 is my 19th year as an educator!

I believe parents and teachers are a team. Let's get your student ready for high school together!