* Teach 12th grade English and Speech

* Head of English Department and Senior Class Sponsor

* Taught at Smiths Station High School since 2001

* Graduated from Smiths Station High School (1984)

* Earned Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature (secondary education) from the University of Maryland

* Earned Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Columbus State University

* Married 38 years to a retired Marine Corps officer (Maurice). Have three adult children that graduated from Smiths Station High School (Breanna, Will and Maxie).