I was born in raised in St. Louis and attended St. Louis Public Schools from Kindergarten through high school graduation.  I graduated from Soldan Senior Classical Academy High School.  I come from a large family with 11 sisters and 3 brothers.  I also have a twin sister who is a nurse. I am married and the mother of two grown up children, Alexis and Elijah.

     This is my 13th year teaching.  In the past I have taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade.  This year I am teaching 5th grade math and I am serving as  the building Mathematics Interventionist. 

     I hold a Bachelor's in History from Truman State University.  I also hold a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, a Master’s in Elementary Education with a Reading Certification, a Master’s in Educational Administration, and an Educational Specialist degree, all from the University of Missouri at St. Louis. I am currently working on certification as a Elementary Mathematics Specialist.

     In my spare time, I like to listen to music, sing, read good books, travel, and watch movies. I also enjoy spending time with my sisters or playing tennis with my brothers.