A Wilmington native, I graduated from New Hanover High School in 1983. I attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington until 1986 when I got married. I moved with my husband to Florida so that he could attend school, knowing that I would come back and pursue an Education Degree. I graduated from UNCW in 1990 with a degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Reading and Writing. I started teaching a 6th grade class in Brunswick County at South Brunswick Middle School. After having my first child, (Katie, now an 8th grader at CFCI) I transferred to Leland Middle School and continued to teach 6th grade. After my second child was born, (Pete, a 5th grader at CFCI) I decided to stop teaching and devote more time to being a MOM!

I worked at a preschool then started working at my church as Youth Coordinator and Christian Education Director on a part time basis.
Six years later, I again turned to my true passion – teaching. I believe that all children can learn and love to learn. I am delighted to have the opportunity to work at CFCI to create an environment that allows wonderful things to happen.

My hobbies include my children, soccer and going to the beach!