I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Elementary Education grades K-6, a minor in Psychology, and certification in Academically Gifted Education grades K-12.  I received my National Board Certification in the area of Middle Childhood Generalist in 2003.  I began teaching AIG in Raleigh in 1996 and moved to Caldwell County in 2010. I love teaching AIG and the bond I form with my students.  Teaching students to be creative, collaborate, communicate, and use critical thinking is my goal with each grade level I teach.  While not at school I enjoy spending time with my 2 children Peyton and Will. I also enjoy searching for projects on Pinterest and doing arts and crafts.