The 2019-2020 school year is my first year at Vernon Middle School, Vernon Parish and in the state of Louisiana. I am currently a Special Education teacher and coteach 5^th grade ELA classes and  small groups. 

I began my teaching career in 2008 in Tampa, Florida, where I cotaught a variety of classes, including 6^th grade science and ELA,  and also taught self contained resource classes. From Tampa, I moved to Tennessee where I taught as both a general education and a special education teacher over the 4 years living there. I taught all subjects as a general education teacher in 4^th grade and at the middle school level (6^th, 7^th, 8th) taught math and ELA both in the coteaching/inclusion classroom and also in the resource setting. My most recent experience prior to coming to Vernon Parish, was teaching 6^th grade ELA and Math in the inclusion and small group/SPED setting. 

Throughout my career, I have held titles such as inclusion coach, SPED team lead and have been exposed to and worked with various curriculum and teaching models. These experiences help shape who I am as a teacher. 

I have been married since 2014. We have 2 toddlers who are not yet school aged. We do have a dog, a Westhighland Terrier (Westie), named Mayhem.
 

We are a military family and my husband is currently stationed at Fort Polk. 

When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family. Watching and helping my babies learn and grow is amazing to me. On the occassions when I am not with my family or have an opportunity to do something independently, I enjoy reading young adult fiction books. I also enjoy shopping and finding new things to use in decorating the house.