Hello!

I began teaching at Union Academy in 2021, but my UA journey began back in 2001 when I started Kindergarten. I'm a UA "lifer," something I take to heart, and I am so excited to be here. Currently, I teach Honors English I and II. I am also one of the directors of Homework Club, an after-school study program for grades 5th-12th. I am a total book nerd (seriously, I have a book blog!), and I look forward to spreading my literary love to students.

I received my bachelor's degree in English Literature at Queen’s University of Charlotte. I served as our department's president for Sigma Tau Delta and was very active in our Creative Writing and Theater departments. I hope to combine these passions through my curriculum to teach integratively across the humanities. I received my Master of Arts in Literature and Children’s Literature at UNC Charlotte and published a creative thesis in the form of a YA fantasy novel. My philosophy is that anyone who can think can write, so part of my role will be encouraging students to put pen to paper and turn thoughts into art. I strongly believe literacy builds integrity and empathy, so character education will be at the center of every lesson taught in my room. 

Prior to teaching at UA, I worked as a Level II certified peer and writing tutor during my undergraduate studies. I continued my work as a writing instructor during my graduate studies and went on to teach a writing course and a literature course at UNCC. I also worked for a music school where I taught voice lessons to all ages. My classroom teaching career began in the midst of the pandemic, so I love all things Canvas and I strive to incorporate some online learning platforms and strategies into my classroom to better prepare students for college and remote learning/working in this new, adaptable age we've entered into.  

My door is always open for book talks, coffee breaks, tutoring, and anything your child needs to feel successful this year! I look forward to connecting with you all!