I attended West Ouachita High School in West Monroe, Louisiana. I graduated high school in 2001. I attended college at The University of Louisiana at Monroe, where I graduated in Elementary Education in May of 2013.

I obtained a bachelors’ degree in Elementary Education in May 2013.

I have attended Whole Brain National Teaching conference in Pineville, La. I have also attended the Google classroom training to help better equip my students with technology in learning. Also, I have attended Spalding Phonics Training, Thinking Maps, Ready Math, and Writer’s Workshop.

I have taught at Jack Hayes since graduation. I taught 2^nd grade for 5 years and this is my first year in 1^st grade. I love being at Jack Hayes and I love “my kids” that I am privileged to teach. 

I have been married for 15 years to the love of my life. He is a RN at a local Emergency Room. I have 2 children a 14 year old daughter. She is a freshman at West Monroe High School. I also have an 8 year old son who attends a local elementary school. My daughter in very involved in a local ballet company and my son LOVES baseball and plays all sports.