Who is Mrs. Richardson?

Read the following to find out a little bit about me. 

I am originally from Portsmouth, Virginia.  I have a wonderful husband, Gary Sr.  We have been married for 30 years.  Together we have 3 handsome sons, Gary, Jr., a 2016 graduate from Western Carolina University, Marcus, a 2018 graduate from Johnston Community College, and Alex, a 2019 graduate from Johnston Community College and a newly retired NAVY man.  Also, gone but not forgotten, our sweet Boxer/Shepherd - Sparky.  However, now I have a cool hermit crab named King.

I earned my Bachelor's from Saint Augustine’s University.  GO FALCONS!  I completed further studies at East Carolina University and earned my Teacher Certification.  GO PIRATES!  I'm loving it! And I'm living the dream!

I am currently a 2^nd Grade teacher with a wonderful team and I'm excited about what each new year presents.   I started teaching here at West Clayton in 2010.  I enjoy all subjects, however, I love teaching Math.

I am a daughter, a sister, a niece, a cousin, an aunt, a wife, a mother, a dancer, a jumper, a runner, a good listener, a volunteer, a reliable friend, an inspiring teacher, and a role model.

I love working with children and not just my own.  I love puzzles, watching the stars, watching and competing in Track and Field events.  I currently hold the American W40 Women's Masters Triple Jump record.  I love to travel within the States and have visited all but Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Montana, and New Mexico.   

I love going to the movies with my husband, other family members, and friends.  I also love watching movies at home.  

If I could live somewhere else, I would love to move to the mountains.

I love to cook, however I do eat out at different types of restaurants in our area.  My favorite fast food restaurant is Zaxby's.  I love Sushi and Ice Cream (I probably shouldn't say those together. )  I love peppermint, mocha latte's and Oreo milkshakes. My favorite candybar is Almond Joy (I hope that doesn't age me.  I love snacking on plain nacho chips.  I love shopping at Walmart.  My favorite color is Purple, and that's so wonderful because I am in the SISU House.