I am a native of Currituck County. I attended Dr. W.T. Griggs Elementary School K-6th. I attended J. P. Knapp Junior High for grades 7-8. I graduated from Currituck County High School. I attended Atlantic Christian College and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. I am a county certified AIG teacher. For the last 31 years, I have taught at Griggs Elementary. I have taught fifth, fourth, second, first grades and kindergarten. This year I am teaching third grade writing, science, and social studies. I enjoy spending time with my grown daughter, teaching children, traveling, reading, collecting shells, and playing tennis.