I have twelve years teaching experience, in both the regular and gifted classroom. For nine years, I have worked with intellectually gifted students in grades 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8. I have taught 6th grade English and Science, and 7th grade Honors Science and regular Science.

I am an energetic, hands-on teacher. My goal is for my students to truly love learning. I believe they must be active partcipants in the learning process. I differentiate for my students based on interest and learning style by giving them choices and alternate assessment methods. Incorporating research, hands-on science, technology, cooperative grouping, critical and deductive thinking, and creative lesson planning, I love giving my students challenging and engaging learning experiences!

DeSoto County School District Teacher of the Year HLIS Teacher of the Year HLMS Teacher of the Year LMS Teacher of the Month Student Teacher of the Year Disney Teacher of the Year nominee Cum Laude graduate National Dean's List

I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and my Master of Education degree in Gifted Studies from the Mississippi University for Women. I am certified to teach Elementary Education (K-8), Gifted (K-12), General Science (7-12), and Computer Application (K-12).

My husband Adam is an amazing artist and art teacher. Check out his art at: www.theflyingpencil.com. We are blessed with a precious eight month old baby boy.