I am a Carolina graduate (Go Gamecocks) and have two grown children.  I have 24 years of experience teaching ELA and 10 years in social studies. The majority of my teaching has been at the 6^th grade level.  Teaching is so much more than a career for me. It is “heart work”.  

I sincerely look forward to working with students and parents this year as I try to impart my love of reading and writing to my students. I will give the students a caring and challenging environment in which to grow during their first year in middle school.