Hello, fabulous fourth graders! This is my first year as a Barrett White Tiger but I have taught second, third and fourth grade all in Stafford County, and I cannot wait to get started with my 16th school year! It's going to be a year full of growth, learning, and adventure! I know this school year isn´t starting off the way we are used to, but we are going to conquer this challenge together.

I was born and raised in the in the busy, metropolis of New York City, where I developed my love for baseball, dirty water dogs, and pizza. I joined the Navy right out of high school and proudly served our country for 6 years.  While I was in the Navy, I was able to travel to several different countries and experience many different cultures.  It is here where I met my husband and we have been married for 31 years.  Together we are the very proud parents of a son who is 26 years old and just recently added a daughter in law to our family.  We are so excited that our family is growing and hope to welcome grandchildren soon.

 I enjoy spending my free time with my family and friends, being at the beach or pool, or traveling to a far-off country.

PARENTS: I love to hear from you, so please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments in regards to your child. Thank you for entrusting me with your most valuable gift. I look forward to helping them achieve all their goals, and to becoming the best fourth grader that they can be.  Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions in regards to our current learning format, I assure you that if I can’t help you, I will find someone that can. I know there will be some stumbling along the way, so I ask that you be patient and forgiving as we navigate and chart a road map that has not been written yet. 

My advice for surviving fourth grade is….

"Give people high fives just for getting out of bed. Being a person is hard sometimes."