I hold an AA Mississippi educator license with endorsements in Social Studies, General Science, Special Education and Psychology. I am highly qualified in Special Education for grades 7-12.  I attended the University of Southern Mississippi where I earned a Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts and a Master of Education degree in Counseling Psychology.  I was a Licensed Professional Counselor in the mental health field for 20 years.   I have years of experience in behavior modification and classroom management.  During that time, I enjoyed working with all age ranges and mental health issues.  For five of those 20 years I worked in the school setting as a behavior/day treatment specialist and as an individual/family counselor.  In that time, I taught Character Education along with social and emotional skills.  I am familiar with assessing and evaluating children and with working closely with their families.  This has enhanced my skills and abilities in teaching.  Oh, and I occasionally drive a school bus.  

I am from Lamar County but had been living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2003.  I moved back to this area in 2020 to be close to family.  I have one son who attends the University of Southern Mississippi.  Hopefully, he will graduate soon!  I am a pet owner of a dachshund and three alley cats.  I like to watch football.  "Prier pour moi.  Je suis fan des Saints."  My hobbies include spending time with family and friends, reading and sleeping when I have time.