With 28 years of experience in education, I am proud to currently serve as the Early Intervention Program (EIP) teacher at Lake Joy Primary, where I support students in grades K–2. I also assist with Interventions, Data Collection, and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), working alongside teachers to enhance instruction and student success.

I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education from Georgia College and State University. I began my teaching career in Bibb County, where I taught Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third Grades, and also served as an Instructional Coach. During my time there, I worked with a team of coaches and administrators to implement Balanced Literacy across the district.

In 2006, I moved to Houston County and was encouraged to pursue a Specialist’s Degree in Educational Leadership, which I completed at Columbus State University. Since then, I have spent my entire Houston County career at Lake Joy Primary, primarily teaching Kindergarten and First Grade before transitioning into my current role.

I hold endorsements in Reading, Gifted Education, MTSS, and Dyslexia, and have completed 60 hours of Orton-Gillingham training. I am currently engaged in a mentorship with an Orton-Gillingham Fellow to further develop my skills in structured literacy. My professional passion lies in Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and I am dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all learners.

Teaching reading is more than just a job - it’s a calling. I believe that reading is a gift that opens the door to endless possibilities, and it brings me great joy to help students discover that magic for themselves. My goal is to build strong foundational skills while inspiring a lifelong love of reading in every child.

When I’m not at Lake Joy, I love spending time with my husband, Mike, and our two boys, Carson and Cooper. We enjoy traveling together and cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs during football season - Go Dawgs!