I graduated from the University of NC at ASHEVILLE in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in History. I have a master's degree in Middle Grades education with a concentration in English. I am also a National Board Certified teacher. I have been a middle school teacher for 24 years, and have been at Hudson Middle School for 18 years.  I have been married for 24 years and have three sons: a 21 year old who just graduated from UNCW, an 18 year old that attends Wingate University and a 14 year old.