DECATUR

I went to Salem High School in Salem, Arkansas. I graduated in the top 10 of my class. 

I went to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro for my Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees. Wolves Up!

Associates of Arts in Teaching- Early Childhood from Arkansas State University.

Bachelors of Science in Education- Early Childhood Education for Arkansas State University.

Master of Science in Education- Special Education Instruction K-12 from Arkansas State University.

Apple Connections for Dyslexia Certified. 

I started with the district in August of 2022. I took a major leap of faith and changed my area of teaching out of Elementary Education and took on Middle School Science. I LOVE it. This was the best decision I could have made for myself as an educator. This year, I will also be taking on the Decatur Public Schools Yearbook! I am excited for this new journey!

I have taught in two other districts in my career. I have taught 3^rd grade Literacy and Social Studies, and K-3 Special Education. Prior to teaching in public school, I was a preschool teacher for a private preschool in Bentonville. 

I am married to my wonderful husband, Christian. He is also a teacher, and teaches percussion and band in the Rogers School District. We have 3 beautiful children. I have two boys, ages 6 & 8, and one girl who is 1. The boys attend Decatur Northside Elementary. 

We have 2 doodles, as well as a bearded dragon, a leopard gecko, and a regal jumping spider. We love our pets!