Education:

• UNCG, Greensboro, NC with BA in English
• GMU, Fairfax, VA with MA in Education

FPHS Responsibilities:

• English Ten
• Pre-AP English Nine

Outside FPHS:

• Literacy Volunteers of America, PWC
• Community Theater Support Group

Reared in the South, I have a very personal interest in the issue of diversity; I treasure what is of value in my heritage and culture, and have left behind what is not!  Much of what we learn, I believe, is accomplished through reading, especially from the classics.  I believe that literature can take students on a journey toward character development as well as academic development.  Through reading, they will be able to bring content to their writing, broaden their vocabulary and through hearing other voices find their own voice!  

"Reading is fundamental...." fundamental to success not only in the classroom and career path, but also fundamental to the development of active, involved citizens of the world.


Personal:

• Married, mother of two daughters
• Prior work: Marketing/Sales of computer training
• Eight years at FPHS:  Pre-AP English 9, English 9, English 10
• Tutor with Literacy Volunteers of America
• Jazz/blues fan
• Enthusiastic but eclectic cook
• First-time Nonna of a beautiful grand-daughter!