In 2011, I started teaching fourth grade at Bismarck Elementary School. I then taught third grade.  For the five years, I was at Bismarck Elementary School, I served as the Elementary School Parent Involvement facilitator and worked in the After School Program. I taught here until 2016.  I am back in the district as the Curriculum Coordinator and I could not be more excited to be back home.

Before I came back to Bismarck School District, I worked at Dawson Education Cooperative as a K-12 Literacy Specialist.  I transitioned into a RISE Regional Literacy Specialist working with a team on the Governor’s Reading Initiative. I traveled all through South Arkansas working with School Districts in supporting teachers with RISE training and implementation in their classrooms.  

I am married to my husband, Randy.  I have two step-sons, Zach and Trent.  We have a beautiful daughter-in-law, Amy, and she and Zach have one son, Elliott. Trent has a gorgeous baby girl named Novella.  I am an Aunt Sissy to six fabulous nieces and nephews!  Proud is an understatement!

My husband and I have three dogs (Maggie Mae, Roxy Anne, and Chewy B.) and two cats (Kitty Kitty and GiGi).  This does not include our chickens and catfish!  

I love to read and I enjoy the beach!  Fishing is one of my favorite pastimes. I love spending time with my family!