I am proud to say that I have been teaching in the special education department at York High School since 1978!  My journey in special education began at Old Dominion University, where I received my undergraduate degree in special education with an emphasis in communication disorders.  After working at York High School for a year, I became the recipient of a series of grants, allowing me to obtain endorsement in the field of Learning Disabilities through course work at the graduate level, while working in that capacity at York.  In May 1987, I completed my Master’s Degree in Education through ODU with an emphasis in Secondary Education.  Additionally, I later participated in a regional program, sponsored by the local and Southside school divisions obtaining endorsement in working with students identified as having Emotional Disturbance.  Throughout this, I remained a Falcon, always calling York High School home!

When not at school, I am probably doing something to support the activities of my family, including my two children, Kaitlyn, an undergrad at The University of Virginia and my son, Eric, a student at Grafton High. Occasionally, I have a moment with my husband, Nelson, a planner at the shipyard, and AVID fisherman, or with my precious Chihuahua, Quesadilla.