My family and I moved to Madison in 2019 from Hampton Roads, Virginia where I taught English for 15 years. We moved around as a child, but I spent most of my childhood years in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I attended Old Dominion University with a full academic scholarship. I met my husband my sophomore year, and we married a month after graduating. That fall, I began my career in education and have been happily teaching ever since. I've taught a variety of levels and courses and have grown as an educator through each one. In 2018, I was recognized as my school's Teacher of the Year. At my previous school, I was a member of the AVID site team, Principal's Advisory Council, and English 10 Grade Level Lead Teacher. I look forward to getting to know you and your student this year. I am the National English Honor Society sponsor here at JCHS!

Why I Teach

I teach because education is essential to a fulfilled existence and compassionate world. Neither of my parents attended college, and my father dropped out of school before earning his GED. Yet there was an unspoken assumption in our home that my sisters and I would earn good grades and attend college because education matters. It opens doors instead of putting up walls; creates opportunities instead of hindrances. Life without education could be difficult and limited; my parents could attest to that fate firsthand. I earned academic scholarships for college. My sisters and I attended college, and we all became educators. This speaks to the power of education in one's self-esteem and wellbeing. 
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My goals are simple: to continuously improve both the teaching profession and my students' learning capacity and self-esteem. I want them to see their value and ability to contribute meaningfully to the world and how education will help them achieve this.

Schedule Fall 2022

Bell 1: English 11

Bell 2: English11

Bell 3: English 11

Bell 4: Planning

Schedule Spring 2023

Bell 1: English 11

Bell 2: Planning

Bell 3: English 11

Bell 4: Honors English 12