I joined the Chapin Middle School English department eighteen years ago and currently serve as the ELA Department Head. I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education in 2004 from Western Michigan University. I went on to acquire my Master’s Degree in Language and Literacy from the University of South Carolina in 2011. I achieved highly qualified endorsements in middle and high school English. In addition to teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family on the lake, traveling the world, and cheering on the Gamecocks!