This will be my third year teaching 5th grade. I am excited about what this year holds and know that we have a great group of kids!  I look forward to sparking your child’s interest in math or fanning the flame that already exists.  I am also the coach of the fifth grade academic team.

Prior to fifth grade, I taught 3rd grade for three years here, at Locust Grove Upper Elementary.  I began my teaching career at Kenwood (K-8) School, where I taught Kindergarten for two years.  Before completing my degree, I worked as an elementary school secretary in Rogers, Arkansas for five years.  Before entering the education field, I created training modules for new accounting software at the Walmart Accounting Home Office.

I have been married to my wonderful husband, Forrest, for nine years.  I have two adult children, three adult step-children, and five grandchildren.  We have proudly rescued two small but fiesty dogs – Juan Connery (JuanCon for short) and Boscoe.  

My husband and I love to attend plays and musicals.  (I may have been president of the drama club in high school!) We enjoy eating out, seeing movies, and traveling.  I am also a fan of baseball and like to take in games when I can.