Hello!

I am currently the Art Teacher at Benson Elementary. In years past, also taught Second, Third and Fourth grade General Education at Benson Elementary. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Appalachian State University (Go Mountaineers!). My favorite place in the world is the Mountains and I love to visit them often. I am Licenced to teach K-6 general education. I also love everything creative and because of this, I have a Licensure in Fine Arts and an Associates Degree in Fine Arts. I grew up in Johnston County and graduated from South Johnson High School many moons ago. I am the mother of 2 children who are my world, a boy and a girl. I have a dog (she is a Chinese Sharpei). I enjoy gardening and refurbishing old furniture in my spare time. It is my mission to spark a joy of learning and creating in every student that I teach and give them the tools they need to be successful. 

Favorite Subjects in School: Art and Science

Favorite Colors: Mint Green/Red

Favorite Artists: Edgar Degas and Hula (Sean Yoro, street artist)

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Candy: York Peppermint Patties (They're Gluten Free!)

Favorite Children's Book: The BFG

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite thing to do in Spare Time: Garden, Refurbish furniture, or anything artistic (draw/paint/etc)

Favorite Animal: Squids! (they are cool to learn about and paint/draw)