I attended The University of Alabama from 1986-1990 and marched with the Million Dollar Band for 2 years.  I graduated with a B.S. in Secondary Education /Comprehensive Science and recently returned to complete a master's in Physics Education.  After graduation my husband and I spent 6 years in the frozen north at Penn State University where I studied Educational Psychology.  After six years of driving in snow, shoveling snow, and enduring endless months of snow we returned home to Alabama.   

I can't believe I am about to start my 25th year in education.  I have also taught at Minor High School (9 years) and Shades Valley/JCIB (10 years). 

In 2015 I achieved National Board Certification in Physics--it was one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences. 

During the summer of 2018 I participated in Southern Research's Summer Internship Program for STEM Educators where I was able to discover how physics princples are applied in scientific reseaerch.

My husband and I have been married for 29 years and have three wonderful children.  Cate is a sophomore at UAB double majoring in materials engineering & PHYSICS!, Blake is a senior and plays goalie for the lacrosse team, and Austin is a freshman and will sing in the Chamber Choir, and participate in theater department.  

EXPERIENCE:

1996-2005 Minor High School

• Physics, Biology, Physical Science, Marine Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science

2005-2015 Shades Valley High School

• AP Physics, Biology, Physical Science
• IED, DE, POE, CIM, & EDD

2015-Present Hewitt Trussville High School

• AP Physics C, Advanced Physics, General Physics, Physical Science