Anchor & Inspire

With over 15 years of teaching experience in Florida and Ohio, I have had the privilege of working with diverse learners across upper elementary grades, specializing in 4th–6th grade instruction. I also serve as a cluster leader, mentoring and supporting other educators in building strong classroom foundations. My passion lies in helping students (and teachers!) thrive through clear routines, engaging instruction, and intentional support.

Interactive! Hands-on! Rigor and Relevance! My teaching style is structured yet flexible, encouraging both accountability and creativity. I believe in the power of clear expectations, consistent routines, and meaningful relationships to create a classroom where all students feel safe to learn and grow. My resources reflect a balance between organization and engagement — making teaching smoother and learning more enjoyable.

Throughout my career, I have been honored as a nationally recognized educator, with features highlighting innovative classroom management and student engagement strategies. One of my proudest moments was guiding a cohort of struggling readers to not only meet but exceed grade-level expectations through consistent, structured support — proving that the right environment makes all the difference. People Magazine/Target/MLB All-Star Teacher School Related Employee of the Year, Leon County 2011 School Related Employee of the Year, State of Florida 2011 National Coca-Cola Scholar Toyota Scholar Eddie Robinson Scholar

I hold a degree in Business Administration as well as a degree in Educational Leadership from Florida A&M University. These experiences have uniquely equipped me to blend organizational strategies with instructional best practices, both in my own classroom and in supporting fellow educators.

Outside of teaching, my life is full and vibrant! I’m a proud mom raising two beautiful girls, and I love spending my time cooking, gardening, running my own seasoning blend business, and enjoying family time. I'm deeply committed to continuous learning — whether that's diving into a new book, developing a fresh resource, or finding new ways to support and uplift fellow educators. Thank you for visiting my store! I hope my resources make your teaching life a little easier and your classroom even more successful.