I have been an educator at Anderson County High School since 2013. I currently teach ACT Prep and English 10. I have experience teaching English 365, English 9, Honors English 10, and English Labs at ACHS. 

I also sponsor the National Honor Society at ACHS. 

I am the IPS Head Coordinator at ACHS and am a Freshmen Advisor.

I have always been passionate about helping others, especially helping youth discover their worth.

I started my teaching career at Junction City High School. I taught Sophomore English and Pre-AP English. Prior to that, I worked in Kansas City, Kansas with an organization called Young Women on the Move (YWOM). I attribute my love of teaching to this organization, where I helped middle and high school-aged students stay out of gangs, and learn to make healthy decisions for themselves and others.

My husband, Matthew, and I reside in Garnett. He teaches at St. Rose (Garnett) and coaches football at the high school. We have five children, and one turtle, Leo, who stays in the classroom with me.

My favorite thing to do is spend time with my family. We have no microwave, television, or internet. My students are always VERY surprised to learn this information about me, and always ask what I could possibly do with my free time (I have five children – there is no free time). I always tell them I go home and I talk to my family. I like to tease them about that concept being a major novelty to them in this age of technology! 

I enjoy learning new and interesting things. I love learning and strive to be better at everything I do. I love to teach. It is my true passion. I also love reading and writing. I enjoy talking with students and watching them excel and reach their personal goals.