Hello and welcome to my homepage.  Let me tell you a little about myself.  I am a 25 year veteran teacher of Catawba and Alexander Counties.  I have been at East since 1998, and I started teaching 8th grade math 20 years ago.  In 2013, I moved to teach in two new subjects which are Science and Social Studies.  I have greatly enjoyed both. I am presently teaching science and math.  I am a graduate of Appalachian State University with a BS in Middle Grades Education with concentrations in Math and Science.  I added a Social Studies certification in 2012.   I am an active NCAE member, at present the county President,  which is a teachers professional organization that helps to support and stand for their rights of educators in government. I am married to Greg, and we have two sons.  I am very involved in my church, Hiddenite Baptist, where I teach Sunday School, sing in the choir, coordinate VBS, and work with the youth and children.  I love every minute of it!  I am a huge Charlotte Panthers fan and love to watch all types of sports.  I hope to get to know some about what you like to do in your personal time as well.  But most of all, I hope that we can have a great year and learn a lot about science and math.