I am so excited to be teaching first grade at Kate Waller Barrett Elementary! I started my teaching career at Fort Belvoir Elementary where I taught kindergarten and first grade for over 15 years. I graduated from James Madison University with my teaching certificate in early childhood education and earned my Master’s Degree from George Mason University. My husband and I have lived in Stafford for over 20 years and have two sons.  My oldest is a senior at VCU where he is studying music education.  He plays trumpet in the Peppas and teaches trumpet lessons.  My youngest is a freshman at CVCU where he is studying chemistry.  He plays saxophone in the Peppas too.  I love reading, hiking, cooking, and marching band! I also enjoy camping and RVing with my family. Here's to a great year in first grade!