I graduated from Wingate University in 2001 with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry-Business and a Biology minor. I obtained my Master of Arts in Teaching from Wingate University, too. I am am a National Board Certified teacher and earned an Education Specialist degree from Appalachian State University. I am in my fifteenth year as an educator and love seeing children reach their full potential. I live in Banner Elk with my husband and many pets, including a sheep, goat, cats, dogs, and rabbits.