Joined Team CCS - August 2004
Experience
I have spent the last 18 years in public education. After graduating from Fred T. Foard High School I attended Lees McRae College in Banner Elk on a tennis and skiing scholarship. I transferred after two years to Lenoir Rhyne College where I double majored in K-12 Deaf Education and K-6 Elementary Education. Upon graduation I began my teaching career in 2002 at Oak Hill School in Caldwell County. In 2004 I transferred to Catawba County Schools where I began teaching 6th grade at Blackburn. While at Blackburn I began working on my Masters in School Administration through Appalachian State University and then became the Assistant Principal at Jacobs Fork Middle School for two years. I later transferred to Mountain View Elementary where I served as Assistant Principal for six years and one year as an Interim Principal. In 2015 I was honored to be named the Principal of Blackburn Elementary School.
Education
B.S. K-6 Elementary Education, Lenoir Rhyne College, Hickory, NC
B.S. K-12 Deaf Education, Lenoir Rhyne College, Hickory, NC
Masters of School Administration, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Why I Became an Educator
Unlike many educators, education was not a path I dreamed of before attending college. When I went to college I had to select a career path so I selected education hoping I would figure out what I wanted to be one day. Many of the courses I started with were good for many different majors. When I transferred from Lees McRae to Lenoir Rhyne I decided to stick with education and wanted to focus on educating hearing impaired students. I quickly learned of my passion for educating and inspiring children. I never thought I would one day end up being a principal of an elementary school, but God led me to lead and I am blessed to serve.
Something Unique About Me
Growing up my parents allowed my brother, sister, and I to play any sports, participate in dance, take piano lessons, and also participate in rodeos. Some of my fondest memories as a child were from barrel racing and goat wrestling. Another activity my family enjoyed in the winter was going snow skiing in the mountains of North Carolina. When I started at Lees McRae College, I was able to join their ski team along with playing collegiate level tennis.
Anything Else You Want Us To Know?
The Foard Feeder is a special place to work and a place I consider HOME! I live in Caldwell County with my husband, Monte, our two girls Pyper and Paisley, and our two dogs Lucky and Murphy. When the girls aren’t keeping us on the go with playing soccer I enjoy working out, running, and just hanging out with our friends and family.
