I was born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. I moved to Clarksville in 1999 and have been here ever since. My husband (Chris) and I have three children. Jonathan (23) and his wife Meagan (23) currently live in an apartment and are enjoying married life. They blessed us with our first grandchild in December of 2023. Our middle son Tyler (21), is living at home and attending TCAT to become a mechanic. Jacob (12) is going into sixth grade at Rossview Middle School. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Austin Peay State University in 2007. In 2009, I obtained a Master's Degree in Technology and in 2012, I earned an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration both from APSU. This is my 18th year of teaching. Previously, I have taught first grade and fourth grade, but my heart is with second graders. I look forward to an exciting year!