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 23 years, and have been at Hudson Middle School for 17 years.  I have been married for 23 years and have three sons: a 20 year old, a 17 year old and a 13 year old.