I am a York native with 25 years of experience in education. I graduated from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education. I began my career as a fourth-grade teacher in York School District One.  I have also taught 2nd grade and 1st grade at Jefferson Elementary.  I earned a Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from Winthrop University and an Educational Specialist Degree from the University of South Carolina.

 
I came to Cotton Belt Elementary in 2007 to be the Assistant Principal and became Principal in 2010. I absolutely love my job.

 
I have been married to my high school sweetheart for almost 25 years, and we have two beautiful daughters!  I have a grandson that is the center of my world.  I also have lots of dogs and horses.  We love spending time together as a family and taking care of all the animals!

It is an honor and privilege to be the assistant principal of Cotton Belt Elementary School. I began my career in education in 2000 after graduating from Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. As a York native, I wanted to give back to my community and educational system that helped shaped me. I taught for 14 years at Hickory Grove-Sharon Elementary in various grade levels ranging from second, fourth and sixth as well as special education.  While teaching, I earned a Master’s degree from Columbia College in Divergent Learning and another Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University. I became the assistant principal at Jefferson Elementary in 2014, before moving to Cotton Belt in 2021.   

My husband, Kevin and I live in McConnells with our son Larson and our oldest son, Jackson who attends Western Carolina University.   I enjoy watching baseball, spending time with my family,  and traveling. My heart is for students and I will always put them first.  I love my job!