National Board Certified (NBCT) Exceptional Needs Specialist, 2002

Masters of Education in Elementary Education - William Carey College, 1999

Bachelor of Science in Special Education - University of Southern Mississippi, 1998

Certified with Highly Qualified Status in the following areas in both General and Special Education:

Mild/Moderate Disabilities (K-12)         Elementary Ed (4-8)              

Middle School Language Arts (4-8)        Middle School Science (4-8)

Remedial Reading (K-12)                     Middle School Math (4-8)  

    Honors:

Biloxi Chamber Secondary School Teacher of the Year - 2003-2004

Student Council Advisor of the Year - 2006-2007

Key Club Advisor of the Year - 2010-2011

Biloxi 1st Grant Winner - 2002, 2003, 2004

Memberships:

Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a society promoting excellence and professionalism for women educators.