About: Hi! I am a lifelong native of North Carolina, moving from Asheville to Raleigh in 2020. I am a graduate of William Peace University and recipient of their 2024 Exemplary Educator Award. I enjoy exploring the outdoors and traveling with my husband and kids. I am a soccer mom, coffee lover and former professional baker. My heart lies with helping our neurodivergent community reach their full potential. I look forward to embarking on my 4th year in the ECS Department here at Hilburn! 

Alumni: William Peace University 

Favorite Children's Book: The Rainbow Fish 

Favorite Quote: "Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open." — Albus Dumbledore Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 

About: I received my Child Development degree and Birth through Kindergarten license from Meredith College and later completed my National Boards certification. I began teaching at Hilburn in the fall of 2003. I have a love for children from birth to five with special needs, and I enjoy finding their strengths and interests to help them grow and develop to their full potential. I'm originally from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and I love spending time with my four children—Alexander, Robert, Davis, and Mary-Rane—whether it's at swim team practices, swim meets, going to the pool, attending church, or just being at home. My husband Andy and I stay busy with all their activities.

Alumni: Meredith College

Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon, The Mixed Up Chameleon, and Mrs. Wishy Washy

Favorite Quote: "'Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." -Rita Pierson