Welcome to Third Grade 

     I just wanted to take a few minutes of your time to introduce myself. I am very excited to be your child’s teacher for this school year! 

I graduated with degrees in Social Work and Elementary Education from Mars Hill University. I am a National Board Certified Teacher and absolutely love my job because of the students and staff at Candler! I am married with two children, who both attended Candler Elementary. I am a proud Candler Cat alum. 

     My philosophy is that children learn in an atmosphere that is positive and supportive. It is important to create a class where students feel they are a family of learners who care and respect each other. It is imperative that students feel they are in a positive learning environment. I will treat your child the way I would want my children treated, which is with love, kindness, and fairness. We will be learning lots of new things in preparation for third grade and this will be exciting. I know your children mean something special to each of you.  As I have two children of my own, I would want nothing less than the “best” for each of them.              

           I am looking forward to having a fantastic year  with our students and we will do everything to make your child have a positive, fun and exciting adventure in learning!