I am a lifelong learner of all things.  Not knowing all there is to know, excites and humbles me at the same time.  It reminds me of the quote by John Cotton Dana:  "Who dares to teach, must never cease to learn." 

Choosing a career in education was one of the best decisions I have ever made.  I earned a degree in Social Science Education from Elon University.  My journey began as a history teacher at Western Alamance High School.  The path twisted a bit when I made the decision to temporarily exit the classroom, and get involved with education through the lives of my children as a parent volunteer for their school as a reading tutor.  I began to miss the classroom more and more as my children got older.  In 2013, I accepted a teaching position at Horton Middle in Pittsboro, NC.  It was then that I decided that the middle grades were a good fit for me.   

The path to Woods intersected my life when my own kids were accepted into the school.  I have witnessed first-hand the rich education they have received at Woods and knew I wanted to be a part of that culture.  It is wonderful to be included in a community that values creativity and individuality. 

Here is a link to my class blog.  It contains information about my homework policy, grading practices, class syllabus, links to weekly remote learning lessons, and trimester newsletters detailing events and learning goals. 

https://g6humanitiesinthewoods.blogspot.com/