About Me

Growing Up... I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, Illinois (southern Illinois). I attended Rome Grade School (K-8) and Mt. Vernon Township High School.

College....   Bachelor's...I graduated from the University of Evansville where I received my B.S. degree in Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education (learning disabilities and mildly mentally handicapped). While at UE, I attended Harlaxton College (Grantham, England) for a semester, was an active  member of Alpha Omicron Pi and on the Ace-ette Dance team.  

Master's... I graduated from Eastern Illinois University where I received my M.S. degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Reading and Early Childhood. While at EIU, I worked as an Associate Resident Director in Greek Court Housing on campus.

Additional Training... 2005-2006 Reading Recovery Trained - University of Kentucky

                               2009-2010 Comprehensive Intervention Model (CIM)              

Teaching Experience...

1999 - Special Education- Lexington, KY- Jessie Clark Middle School

2001-2002 - Special Education Resource Teacher & Early Childhood Education - Glen Carbon, Illinois - Glen Carbon  Elementary

2002-2005 - K/1 Teacher-Lexington, KY -Julia R. Ewan Elementary

2005-2008 - Reading Recovery Teacher - Lexington, KY - Julia R. Ewan Elementary

2008- Present - Reading Recovery Teacher - Lexington, KY - Liberty Elementary

Family.... I have a wonderful husband and one spoiled cat, Bella.

Interests/Hobbies... I enjoy University of Kentucky basketball, St. Louis Cardinal's baseball, scrapbooking, and spending time with family and friends.