NASHVILLE

I graduated at the age of 18 from Parkers Chapel High School.  Parkers Chapel is a small, rural community on the outskirts of El Dorado, Arkansas.  My senior class consisted of 22 of the best people I have ever known; we were  extremely close.  Here I learned the true meaning and value of friendships, community, team, and relationships.  I grew up rather sheltered, but I grew up with a strong sense of self.  I love my hometown and remember it fondly; I visit there often as time permits--my parents reside there to this day, living in the home where my father was born.  It was in the halls of Parkers Chapel that I developed a desire to teach, and it was in our gym (where streetshoes NEVER touched the floor) that my love affair with basketball began.

It was basketball that carried me to Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas.  I played basketball for the Riderettes for four years.  I am proud to say that I was one of the starting five for my entire athletic career.  I majored in English and acquired a coaching endorsement at the last minute.  I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from SAU and began my teaching and coaching career.  I taught for several years before arriving in Nashville.  While teaching here, I earned my Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Harding University.  I love living in Nashville; it was the perfect place for my family and me.  I am today, and will forever remain, so very proud to be a Scrapper!

I am certified to teach grades 7-12 in the subject areas of English and Journalism; I am also able to coach at these same grade levels. 

• So Many Books, So Little Time
• Common Core Part 2
• NJHS-NHS Common Core District Site workshop
• AIMS
• Dislexia
• Parental Involvement
• Gabbart Communications