Welcome Back to School

Birthday: March 25th

Birthplace: Clinton, North Carolina

Hometown: Clayton, North Carolina

Education: University of Wilmington with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Minor in Criminal Justice, Teacher Certification from East Carolina University.

Teaching Experience: I have been at West Clayton Elementary since 1998. I was a Kindergarten teacher assistant my first two years, I taught 4th grade for one year and third grade for sixteen years and now I'm back in fourth grade..

Family: Married 35 years to Robin with 3 children.

James is married to Vanessa and are parents to my five month old grandson Graham.

Jenna is married to Ryan and are parents to Benjamin (my four year old grandson)and Evey (my one year old granddaughter)

Jonathan is married to Mandy and are parents to my 1 month old granddaughter Olivia.

Little Bit and Fluzzy are my indoor cats and Orange Cat is my outdoors cat.

Interests: Playing Word With Friends and Suduko, walking on the beach, collecting sea shells. collecting Gingerbread items and Hallmark Christmas ornaments, bird watching ,flower gardening, and riding motorcyles.

Favorite Place to Shop: Amazon / Walmart / Belks / Ross

Favorite Color: Orange

Favorite Candy: Hershey's chocolate bars, Pearson's Peppermint Patties, Resses' Fast Break Candy Bars

Favorite Flower: Daisies

Favorite Animals: Cats 

Favorite Drinks: McDonald's Mocha Frappes, Coffee, Milk 2%, Sweet Tea, and Fruit drinks and Ice Water (I do not drink carbonated beverages).

Favorite Place: The Beach (MY HAPPY PLACE)