I was born and raised in Michigan. I graduated from Spring Arbor University with a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education and a minor in Social Studies and Science. I also have an Associates Degree in Psychology and Sociology. I moved to South Carolina in 2007 and love the warm weather. I have been teaching for 14 years. I am married with two children and I have many animals. My daughter attends North Central Middle School and is in the seventh grade. My son is five years old and will be attending Midway this year as a kindergartner. We live in the Cassatt community and I love living near my students and getting to see them in the community!  I enjoy reading and scapbooking.