I was born and raised in Sikeston, MO. I attended Sikeston High School and graduated with the class of 2009. After high school I left for college and headed north to the University of Missouri (Mizzou). I was at Mizzou from 2009-2014. During these years I obtained my undergraduate and masters degree.

In May of 2013, I graduated from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) with a degree in cross categorical special education k-12. I then proceed to continue my education and graduated from Mizzou with my masters in the summer of 2014 in early childhood special education, with an emphasis in autism. I am also certified to grades 1st through 4th.

Majority of my professional development has been geared toward and based on working with students with autism. I have attend courses that introduce the idea of what autism is and have been working on becoming and IDAC (in district autism consultant). During the PD opportunities I am being trained on how to best work with and understand those who malt have autism and in return how I can help fellow teachers and my district. 

I began my first year of teaching in August of 2014. I completed my first two years at Southeast Elementary working with students in 1st through 4th grade who have special needs. This year 2017-2018 will be my fourth year teaching and I will continue to work with children who have special needs at Southeast Elementary. 

I spend lots of time with my family . I am currently not married and do not ahve children. I do however have a kitten named, Boo!