I am so thrilled to join the Kingswood community! I am a former ESL and 4th grade teacher. I just graduated with my Masters in School Counseling from Liberty University and am excited to begin my career as a school counselor! I have lived in Grand Rapids, MI; Houston, TX; and Chicago, IL. Although I will always be a city girl, I recently settled down in Holly Springs with my husband and our golden retriever, Daisy. We are welcoming our first baby (boy) in April. When I am not at school I enjoy cooking + baking, hiking, sports (especially the Michigan Wolverines), traveling, photography, and reading.

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I am elated to be joining the Kingswood community! My journey as a School Social Worker began in 2021 as a part-time School Social Worker at Third Street Academy in Pitt County. In August 2021, I transitioned to working in Martin County as a School Social Worker in a middle and high school. I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees from East Carolina University. My passion has always been to work with students in the educational setting. My goal is to collaborate with families to address any educational barriers and support students in recognizing their strengths so they can succeed in the classroom and in life. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family, and going to the gym.  

This is my 8th year working at Kingswood Elementary. I have been a speech pathologist for 19 years and worked in both the school setting and medical setting. I received my undergraduate and graduate degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill. Go Tarheels! I grew up in Chapel Hill and Goldsboro, and currently live in Cary. I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, going to the beach, and doing anything that gets me outdoors. This is going to be a great school year!

Bio coming soon!