About me...

I have taught Spanish for two years at Fuquay-Varina High School.  I completed my undergraduate degree in Spanish Education with ESL certification at NC State in 2007.  I was also a Teaching Fellow scholarship recipient and member of Sigma Alpha professional sorority. 

From an early age, I always knew I wanted to teach.  I chose to be a Spanish teacher because it was a subject that I always excelled in and enjoyed.  I feel like I can be so creative with Spanish and always make connections to the world and students'  personal interests.  I am happy with my decision and have found that teaching Spanish at the high school level is not only exciting but fulfilling as well.


10 things you might find interesting about me:

1) I grew up on a farm in Hillsborough, NC. Our family grew corn, soybeans, other small grains, and also raised around 1,000 hogs. The land that my family lives and farms on in Hillsborough has been owned by our family since the 1860's.

2)  I went to a small private school until I was in 8th grade; St. Mary's school had around 100-150 students in K-12 grades.

3) In high school I played volleyball, soccer, was heavily involved in FFA, and also showed livestock.

4) In college I started out double-majoring in Agriculture Education and Spanish Education, then decided that if I didn't want to be in school for a decade then I better pick one, and Spanish was what I chose.

5) I studied in Perú for about a month and a half during college, and have also been to Paris as well (for fun).

6) My husband is my college "sweetheart" and is also a teacher at Middle Creek High School; our nemisis rival!

7) I have a cat named Ella that we found in a parking lot in November of 2008.

8) In my spare time, I like to exercise, read, and watch movies.

9)  My all-time favorite TV show is Friends. I have all the seasons!

10)  My role model is my father. I can only hope and pray that I end up being half the incredible person that he is when I "grow up."


Showing a steer, April 2002 Showing a steer, April 2002. That steer weighed 1425 pounds, and I was crazy enough to get that close!


School, 2003 Playing with one of the goats during senior year. Orange HS is only one of 2 schools in NC to have its own barn on campus.


Volleyball I played volleyball since 5th grade and played for school and AAU teams until I graduated from high school.

My college graduation, May 2007 My college graduation from NCSU, May 2007.


Getting married, April 2009  Getting married, April 2009


Ella My kitty cat, Ella. First indoor pet I have ever owned, and I love it!