About me: Hello! My name is Candy Blackmon & I have been teaching 3-5th grade for 27 years. My family includes my husband of 32 years, William; my 22 year old daughter, Madilyn, who just graduated from UNC-Charlotte, my 26 year old nephew, Rhett & my 3 year old Rottweiler granddog, Mecca. Although I am a Montana native, William and I met in California when we were 21. We moved our family to NC 21 years ago because we love the Southern culture. I attended California Polytechnic University Pomona where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies. I also earned my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Claremont Graduate University. Some of my favorites include: 3rd grade, any beach, Chick-Fil-A, Caramel Frappuccinos, Reeses, Kohls, & the word BELIEVE!

Alumni: California Polytechnic University Pomona & Claremont Graduate University 

Favorite Quote: "If you BELIEVE in yourself anything is possible." ~Miley Cyrus 

Favorite Children's Book: “Ramona the Pest” by Beverly Cleary 

Gifts and Talents: travel planning, scrap-booking, believing