I am very excited about my journey as an educator for the Johnston County Public Schools System. I am a beginning teacher and learning so much on a daily basis from my fellow staff members and students. I am a member of the Exceptional Children's Department at Smithfield-Selma High School. I am here by choice, not by chance, and was a substitute teacher in the Wake and Johnston County School Systems for 4 years before being blessed with this awesome opportunity. My two sons are graduates of Clayton High School.  I retired from Local Government after 30 years of service, and I am pleased to be able to touch the lives of Johnston County students every day. Last but not least, I spend my time reading, walking and traveling.