Hi! I have two rambunctious dogs, and enjoy reading in my “spare” time. I live in Lexington, and am a graduate of LHS. This year will be my 22nd year of teaching.

Experience/Schooling

• NBPTS Component One Trainer, 2009-2024

• NBCT, AYA-Science, Biology, 2008, 2018

• Dual Certified in Business Education and Science

• MS, Biology, Winthrop University

• BS, Business Administration, Finance, University of South Carolina

• AP Computer Science Certification

• VEX Certified Head Referee, Head Coach,  and Event Partner

• 23-24 LTC Teacher of the Year; Top 10 District TOY Finalist

• Coached VEX team 44252A to World Championships 2022, 2023, and 2024 and VEX Team 44252N to World Championship 2024

• SCDE and SREB AI Pathway Committee Member

• 2023-2024 Midlands Computer Science Advisory Member.

• Nourish the Future Teacher Leader, Cohort V

• AP CSP Reader, 2024

Courses taught

• Introduction to Engineering

• Materials Science

• AP Computer Science Principles

• Fundamentals of Computing

I live in Gilbert with my husband, Darol and two sons.  I have been teaching STEM courses for 13 years in this district, and couldn’t imagine doing anything else!  I appreciate the opportunity to help students develop and apply advanced problem-solving and drafting skills in preparation for a career in engineering and/or architectural design.

Experience/Schooling

• B.S. in Horticulture from Clemson

• M.A.T. in Secondary Science from USC

• NASA Endeavor STEM Teaching Certificate from Columbia University

• STEM Instructor, Pelion High School (2011-2020)

• Certified Solidworks Professional (CSWP)

Courses taught

• Mechanical Design I & I

• Architecture I & II

1995-2000 Aiken County School District; Wagner-Salley HS
2000-2006 Lexington Middle School
2006-2013 Lexington High School
2013-2018 River bluff High School
2018-2019 Lexington Technology Center

Courses Taught: Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, Algebra, Calculus, Statistics, and Engineering