I am a teacher at a North Fulton County middle school and have been teaching for six years. I currently teach students with and without special needs in the inclusion setting and am the grant writing contact for my school. I have been happily married to Ken for many years, and have two adult children, Alan and Elizabeth, living in Tennessee and New York.

My background is very eclectic because I have lots of interests. Fortunately, I have been lucky enough to get training in and to work with all of them. I have a BS degree in business from the University of Alabama, an MBA from Samford University in Alabama, an Interrelated Special Education certification from Georgia State, an Ed.S. degree from Lincoln Memorial University in TN, and a cosmetology license from Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology. I co-managed a branch as an assistant vice president at a major bank in Alabama and ran a cosmetology department as a teacher at a TN high school

I’ve also collaborated with numerous charities in three states on behalf of children for education and artistic purposes, from education boards to foundations. My fondest charitable experience was co-chairing the charity auction for the Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) whose funds sent the musicians to Carnegie Hall. Going forward, I would like to work on behalf of children as a school administrator.

What Makes You Proud to B-Who-U-R?

I am proud to be who I am because I think that I have found one of the main keys to happiness in life. That key is helping other people to be the best that they can be, especially children. Every day that I wake up is a miracle and every day that I can make a difference in the lives of children is an opportunity. When I am not working with children, I am color charting everyone around me so that they can look and feel their best. I most especially enjoy spending time with members of my small faith group community, where I am a facilitator.