I am happy to be back at UES for my 20th year of teaching 5th grade in the FCPS Gifted and Talented Magnet Program. It has been a wonderful summer working in the Great Heron Wetlands,fossil hunting and spending time with family in Cape May, NJ. This is my 30th year of teaching and I still love my job.  I believe that all children can learn and achieve if they are challenged.  I received my B.S. and Masters degrees from WVU.

In 1997 I graduated with a Psychology Degree from Mount Saint Mary's College.  Following graduation  I taught at Olney Preporatory School in Olney, MD for 8 years teaching both primary and upper elementary grades.   In 2005, I earned my Masters in Education from John's Hopkins University.  After welcoming two beautiful boys, Liam and Hayden, I returned to the profession and joined the wonderful staff at Urbana Elementary School. Currently I am teaching 5th Grade.