I have always lived in Harnett County with the exception of my high school years, when my family moved to Sierra Vista-Fort Huachuca, AZ. After graduation (1984), I  returned home and worked at Food Lion while I attended Central Carolina Community College and Campbell University (1990). I earned a BS in Middle School Math and Science Education.
I taught 7th and 8th grade science at Western Harnett Middle School from 1991-1996. I transferred to Harnett Central High School in the fall of 1996 to present.  I currently teach Physical Science,  and for the first time ever Yearbook.  In my tenure at HCHS, I have taught Earth and Physical Science, Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. I coached softball for 18 seasons and will be assisting with swimming for 4 seasons.

I am actively involved as an At Large Representative on the Executive Board of Professional Educators of North Carolina.