I am a 1997 graduate of Poteau High School, which makes my old teachers feel even older now that I am working with them. .  I received my Associate’s of Arts from Carl Albert State College in 1998 and a Bachelor’s of Arts in English Education from Northeastern State University in 2001.  I began my teaching experience at Wister Public Schools in the fall of 2001.  For five years, I taught English in the junior high and high school.  I was also the yearbook sponsor.  After teaching a year, I began taking graduate classes at East Central University and finished my Masters of Education Degree-Library Media Specialist in 2004.

Currently, I am the Poteau High School librarian. In addition, I teach a library science course.  I am also the sponsor for the Poteau High School Mat Maids. 

My husband, Kevin, and I have a two and a half year old son, Brett.  I have an older sister and a younger brother.  Most of my free time is spent with Brett, who constantly insists on playing ball or playing with his trucks and tractors.