Education

BS  West Georgia University

      Early childhood education

Mentor Certification

Integrated Thematic Instruction Training through Susan Kovalik and associates                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Experience

Clarkdale Elementary School-25 years

        22 years in Kindergarten

         4 years in Second Grade

Personal

I was raised in Mableton, Georgia and attended South Cobb High School.  I currently live in Hiram with my husband Dennis and our two children.  Our son, Devin, is completing an internship for a degree in Digital Media Arts.  Erin, our daughter, is a sophmore at University of West Georgia. Her major is Archelogy and she would like to eventually study primates and how they communicate.

Hobbies

Most of my free time is spent with my family and their assorted activities.  I love animals and have raised everything from a lamb to a llama.  Currently we are down to 3 dogs, 4 cats, and a lizard. When I have time I love to curl up with a good book.

Body Brain Compatible Goal

My goal is to provide students with an enriched environment which encourages the use of LIFESKILLS and Lifelong Guidelines.  I believe that creating a safe environment allows students to develop and learn without the fear of rejection or criticism. Through this environment it will encourage them to be Life Long Learners.