I’m a UNC Tarheel and Appalachian Mountaineer who’s been in the classroom since before some of you were born—seriously, it’s been over a quarter-century! I earned degrees in Elementary, Middle, and Administration, along with a 21st Century Literacy Coach for the NC Department of Public Instruction.

My career novel contains quite a few chapters: 

• The Early Years: Taught everything from High School English to every middle school subject imaginable in Caldwell County and Walter Johnson Middle.

• The Leadership Era: Served as an Instructional Facilitator/Literacy Coach and Assistant Principal in Caldwell County. Then I crossed the bridge and served as principal in Burke County until my "retirement" in 2023.

• The New Dimensions Chapter: I couldn't stay away! I joined as a 6th-grade teacher in 2023 and became Curriculum Director in 2025.

When I’m not being a total teaching strategy geek, you can find me living the country life in Collettsville with my husband, Chuck, and our two doodles. I also love to spend time with our two daughters’ families. Whenever I unwind, I hunt for live music and travel. 

In my role as Curriculum, Testing & Accountability Director, I’m honored that my current chapter gets to serve as a prologue for our students—helping set the stage, shape the plot, and give them the tools they need to write their own incredible life stories.

Go, Warriors!