Hi Everyone,

Just a few words about myself so you can get to know me a bit better.  I have been teaching for about 24 years, mostly at the Pre-K level.  I have been in both the private and public sector of education spending about 16 years in Montessori Education (Pedagogy).  My heart is happiest when in a Montessori Classroom as I have seen the benefits of such an Educational System.  

I began my teaching career in South Carolina and moved to Illinois in 1995.  I have met some wonderful people along my journey and have thoroughly enjoyed my time where I now live.  I am very fortunate to be able to "work" in the area I love the most-Education of our young children.  I reside in Venedy, IL  and enjoy my country home.   I have one daughter, Sabrina and 2 grandsons (her boys) that are my heart.  The boys are both in college, one is in Charleston, SC and one is at Duke in NC.  I also have 3 step sons, one is in Ohio, one is in SC and the other is in Illinois.  I have numerous grandchildren and great grands.  I am grateful for Facetime or Duo that allow us to talk to our families spread throughout our country.  

I have my chickens to keep me busy and I grow my own veggies in my large garden.  I enjoy canning and freezing food to last me during the winter months.  The best part however is eating the foods I have grown.