I began my teaching career as a physical education teacher at Thompson Elementary School in 1985.  After receiving my Masters in Guidance Counseling, I served as a school counselor at Thompson Elementary, Creek View Elementary, and Thompson Intermediate for a total of 16 years.  Ten years ago I began teaching gifted education at Thompson Intermediate School and I absolutely love it.  I am very fond of 4th and 5th graders and enjoy teaching and learning from them.  I consider myself a life long learner.  

I have lived in Shelby County my entire life and met my husband, Harold, when I began teaching.  We have two children who were both in the gifted education program.  In my free time I enjoy reading, playing with our dogs, wakesurfing, and being outdoors with my family and friends.