Personal Information

I am a Fitzgerald native.  My husband, Burt, and I have two children (Halle-19yrs old-attends UGA) and (Landon-17yrs old), three dogs.  I also attended school in Fitzgerald and I am a graduate of Fitzgerald High School.  My hobbies include spending time with my family, and photography.  We also attend Arbor Baptist Church.  I have been teaching for 22 years in the Ben Hill County School System.  I currently teach STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) for sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students.

Degrees & Certifications
College: Associate Degree in Elementary Education
College: Bachelor Degree in Middle Grades Education Science and Social Studies
College: Master Degree in Middle Grades Education
College: Specialist Degree in Middle Grades Education
College: Special Education Degree k-12
College: Reading Endorsement
College: Gifted Endorsement 

Experience:  I have taught reading, science, and/or social studies and currently teach STEAM during my eighteen years at Ben Hill Middle School. Previously I taught fourth-grade science and social studies at Ben Hill Elementary School for three years.  I have been a club sponsor for the dance squad, "Mischief Managed" and currently I sponsor the "It's not just duct tape club" and I assist Mrs. Denison with the Needlecraft Club.  I have been an assistant coach for the boys middle school soccer team.  I have also coached soccer for the Department of Leisure Services.  I was the coordinator for the British Soccer Camp for three years which takes place in the summer.   

I served as president of the booster club for the 4-H BB gun booster club as well as scored gun targets.  I am currently the treasurer for the 4-H Shotgun Team.    I serve as committee chair for the Boys Scouts of America Troop 875 as well as having served as an assistant Cub Scout Leader.