I grew up in Kennett, MO and graduated from Kennett High School.  After high school, I attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO and graduated with a B.S. in Elementary Education.  I have continued my education by taking graduate courses at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO, at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO, and at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensberg, MO.
 
I have certifications as an elementary teacher (gr. 1-8), as a reading specialist (gr. K-12), and as a library media specialist (gr. K-12.)

I have two children, Keenan and Blair.  Keenan graduated from MIssouri S&T in Rolla, MO with a degree in computer engineering.  He works as an aerospace engineer in California.  Blair is a student at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO.  She is a digital storytelling major.

I love spending time with my family, reading, using technology, traveling, and trying new things.

I am so excited to share my love of reading and technology with your children!