Each day of our lives we make deposits in the memory banks of our children.
— Charles R. Swindoll
2nd and 3rd Grade Teacher
1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
3rd Grade Teacher
2007-2008 Teacher of The Year (Avery's Creek Elementary)
Recognized on National TV as one of the recipients of the Teachers Rock Award during “Teachers Rock - A Concert and Charity Event Benefiting Teachers and Education" 2012
Thank America’s Teachers from Farmer’s Insurance Winner 2016
PCMG Star Teacher 2017
2022-2023 Teacher of the Year (Brevard Elementary)
2025-2026 District Teacher of the Year (Pisgah Forest Elementary)
Raised more than $220,000 for my classroom and students with over 600 fully funded grants through DonorsChoose.
Raised an additional $200,000 for classrooms across the country through DonorsChoose by organizing community fundraising and giving opportunities.
The Reading League of North Carolina
North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)