I find teaching to be very exciting and rewarding.  I have over a decade of experience in education.  I have taught Pre-School, Kindergarten, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th grades.  This past year I taught 3^rd grade at DCES.           

My family lives in Edmond.  My husband, Michael, works as a manager for Kone Elevators and Escalators in Oklahoma City.  He grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma and enjoys golfing and Sooner football.  He was previously in the Army, where we lived in Georgia, North Carolina, Germany, and Florida.  We bought a lovely home here and are pleased to “put down roots” in this wonderful community. 

We have two daughters.  Lauren is the oldest and she is excited about school.  She loves reading and games such as chess, 20 questions, and mancala.  She also enjoys soccer, art, music, watching movies, and playing with our dog, Simone.  Rachel is the youngest and is happy about going to school with her mom and sister.  She enjoys gymnastics, Barbie dolls, Littlest Pet Shop, dress up, and crafts (the messier the better!).  Both girls are part of Girl Scouts and play a variety of team sports, as well. 

I grew up in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia.  I received my B.A. in education from Newberry College (SC) and completed my Master’s Degree in early childhood education at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.  I taught 2^nd grade for four years in Aiken, SC before getting married. 

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, decorating, and board games.  My family has always been very active in our community and likes trips to the park, library, pool, and other great places.  We are members of Quail Springs Baptist Church.

We feel very blessed that our journey has brought us to the Deer Creek/Edmond area.  The future looks bright and we are glad that Deer Creek Elementary is part of it.  The staff and atmosphere found at DCES are truly remarkable.  As a teacher and parent, I am very pleased to be part of such a quality school.