Joined Team CCS - July 2000
Experience
I have worked in public education for 20 years. I began my career teaching 5th Grade at Claremont Elementary. After my first few years of teaching, I knew I wanted to become an administrator. I have served as an Assistant Principal at Mt. View Elementary and Webb A. Murray Elementary. While serving as an Assistant Principal, I went back to Graduate School and earned my Education Specialist and Doctorate Degrees. I have served as the Principal at Startown Elementary School and am currently serving as the Principal for Jacobs Fork Middle School. During my time at both schools, we were able to increase our North Carolina School Report Card Grades to a "B" rating (the first for both schools). Both schools were also awarded the distinction of "exceeds growth." During the 2017-2018, Jacobs Fork placed in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina when measuring student growth.
Education
B.S. Elementary Education (K-6), Appalachian State University
M.S.A School Administration, Appalachian State University
Ed.S Education Leadership, Appalachian State University
Ed.D Education Leadership, Appalachian State University
Why I Became an Educator
I chose to pursue a career in education because of the role models I learned from while I was a student. They showed me that I was someone who should be valued. I learned that I could have a purpose in my life and could achieve my dreams if I truly worked hard. I became an educator so I could "pay it forward" to the next several generations. They need to know they are valued and have purpose in their lives.
Favorite Place in Catawba County
My favorite place in Catawba County would be River Bend Park. They have many beautiful but challenging hiking trails. Hiking helps me to relieve stress and feel re-energized.
Favorite Activities
I love to play basketball, watch basketball, go on hikes, and watch movies with the family.
Something Unique About Me
While I was a teenager I discovered that I was color blind. I have a very difficult time determining colors if they are close to the same shade as each other. Because of this I normally wear tan khaki pants since they are easy to match.
