I am from Anniston, AL and live in Madison with my husband, stepson, and our dog Sheena.

Teaching is my second career. I graduated from Auburn University (War Eagle!) with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management. I then worked as a biologist for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Apalachicola and Panama City. I worked on research projects and habitat restoration projects primarily involving longleaf pine habitat. Some species of interest included red cockaded woodpecker, reticulated flatwoods salamander, and Florida black bear. 

After discovering my love for environmental education, I began my Masters in Biology, Secondary Education at the University of West Alabama and graduated in 2024.

 

In my spare time, you can find me birding, hiking, reading, gardening, or playing board games with my family. One fun fact about me is that I marched in Auburn University's Marching Band and served as our Flag Line's Co-Captain for one year. 

I am looking forward to the upcoming year, and Go Jets!