As a native of Charleston County, it is a pleasure to work in the district where I received my educational foundation. I graduated from Lincoln High, a small community school in McClellanville. The educators in the Awendaw/McClellanville schools embraced and demanded success from all students. Growing up in a family with high educational values in conjunction with my K - 12 experiences; the notion of obtaining a college degree came natural.
During a high school visit to South Carolina State College, now University; I found a sense of belonging. That experience was the beginning of a world of new opportunties for me. At SCSU, I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a Master of Education degree in Counselor Education. In an effort to advance in career opportunties, I enrolled at The Citadel to pursue Educational Administration.
My ultimate goal is to obtain a doctorate degree within the next five years.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio with my parents and one older sister. After graudating from Fairbanks High School, then attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. My Bachelor's Degree is in Elementary and Special Education.
After college, I moved to South Carolina to teach Special Needs students at Cross Elementary School for eight years. While in SC, I married a native South Carolinian and we have two beautiful sons. During this time, I earned a Master's Degree in School Administration from Charleston Southern University.
Furthering my education, led me to Alice Birney Middle School where I served as a an Assistant Administrator, then as an Assistant Principal for 4 1/2 years.
In February 2006 I joined the Jaguar Family as the Proud Principal of West Ahsley Middle School and have been here for three years.