I am grateful to serve Journey Middle School as assistant principal. I enjoy working with teachers and other leaders in our school district to help ensure Journey's students are fully prepared to make the most of any opportunity they encounter. 

I am a University of Alabama alumna, where I earned a degree in Secondary Education with a focus on English. I also earned a Master's in school counseling and a school leadership certificate from the University of West Alabama. During my tenure as an educator in Madison City Schools, I earned the distinction of being a National Board Certified Teacher. With Madison City, I have served as a teacher, instructional partner, and assistant principal. I began my journey in education as an English teacher at Oak Mountain Middle School in the Shelby County School District before moving north to Madison. 

I was raised in the small town of Uriah, Alabama, just outside Monroeville, which left me with a great appreciation for fresh seafood and good storytelling. My family and I are also proud to be residents of Madison City. My husband, Dr. Brian Odom, is NASA's Chief Historian, and our daughter, Emma Clare, attended James Clemens and is now a 2025 junior at the University of Alabama. 

I am excited about opening Journey Middle School with all of you! Let's make some memories!