I am so excited to have you in my class this year!  I would like to tell you a little bit about myself.  I am originally from Sneads Ferry, N.C.  and moved to Garner N.C. in 2007.  I graduated from Meredith College in 2005 with a degree in Child Development and Birth through Kindergarten teaching license.  I taught Pre-K for five years before staying at home with my two daughters Kenadi and Ella.  They keep me busy outside of school, and I will probably see you at the softball field or at dance recitals around the area.  I returned to teaching the 2015-2016 school year when a wonderful opportunity came to teach kindergarten here at West View Elementary.  I am thoroughly enjoying the students, families, and teachers at West View.

 I am so excited to begin my 10th year as a Kindergarten TA here at West View with you and your little one! I would like to tell you a little about myself. Mr. Ryan and I are originally from Albany, NY and moved to Clayton, NC in 1998 after finishing college. My Degrees in Landscape Architecture and Contracting are what originally brought me to North Carolina. I left my Landscaping career in the past and decided to stay home with my two boys while they were babies.  Once they were of school age or closer to starting school I thought that working with little ones is where I belong! I have been married to Mr. Ryan for 19 years and have two boys! Liam is 17 years old and a senior at Cleveland High School. Casey is 14 years old and a freshman at Cleveland High School.  I am sure you will see us around town especially if you are near a baseball field as both my boys play for Clevelad High School! We have a dog named Quinn.  He weighs 115 pounds!!!!! He is part black lab and rottweiller. We absolutely LOVE living in North Carolina, especially the Greater Cleveland Area!!!!!!!!

 Never let the fear of striking out get in your way ~ Yogi Berra