Fifth

I am originally from the coastal region of North Carolina, so I moved from the ocean to the desert!  I do miss the greenery and the salt air, but I also have a great appreciation for the beauty and expansive views that only the deserts of southern Utah provide.  I began my teaching career in North Carolina in 1995, as a 4th grade teacher.  My family moved to St. George in 1998, where I taught 6th grade for four years, then in 2002 I started teaching at LVES.  During my time here, I have taught grades 2nd- 5th and worked as a staff developer over math. I earned my M.Ed. from SUU during my first year here and graduated in May 2003, then finished my Administrative Endorsement soon after. I have loved my 23 years as a La Verkin Cub!  I am married to my best friend, Randy, and we will celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary in October! We have three children  and four grandchildren, who are my other best friends! We love going to the ocean and it is one of our annual summer family traditions. We also enjoy going on hikes and cycling together. Other things that I enjoy are running, family hang-outs, reading historical fiction and mystery novels.  I feel so blessed to be starting my 24th year as a La Verkin Cub!  I love the school community we have here, as well as the students and the families I have had the opportunity to get to know over the years.  As an educator, I’ve learned that “learning is a life-long endeavor" and one that I am so happy to embrace!