I was born and raised in Charleston, Arkansas and graduated from there with the class of 1987. That same fall, I started at  Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas where I received my Bachelors of Science degree in Education. Several years later, I completed the Masters in Education degree program through the University of Arkansas. Finally, I took online classes through Arkansas State University and completed my building admin license.

• Bachelors of Science in Education
• Masters Degree of Science in Early Childhood Education
• Certifications: 
  • Elementary K-6
  • Early Childhood Education PK-4
  • Middle School Mathematics 5-8
  • Middle School Science 5-8
  • Mathematics 7-12
  • General Science 5-8
  • Building Administrator P-12

I have spent my entire educational career at Mansfield Schools.  I began my career teaching Title 1 Math, which I taught for 11 years. Then, I moved on to First Grade, which I taught for 12 years. I was the elementary principal for 9 years before I moved into my current position. I’m going to miss the elementary, but I am excited to begin my new position as assistant Federal Programs Coordinator!  

Prior to working at Mansfield, I worked for one year as a substitute teacher and one and a half years as a paraprofessional at Tilles Elementary in the Pre-K Special Education class. These experiences were life changing because, even though I had gone to school with the idea of teaching high school math, I realized I wanted to work at the elementary level.

My babies (aka: my neice and nephews)—(left to right) Zane, Trevor, Kalen, and Danyel    I love them with all my heart!