Through life-changing 4‑H programs, nearly 6,000,000 young people take on critical issues such as addressing community health inequities, engaging in civil discourse and advocating for equity and inclusion for all. We believe in young people and their strengths and influence to improve the world around us.
FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success. There are currently over 20,000 FFA members in North Carolina.
I was raised in the foothills of Western North Carolina in the small town of Marion. I graduated from McDowell High School. After graduation, I attended North Carolina State University where I majored in Animal Science and Agriculture Education. I graduated in 1996 with a Master's Degree in Agriculture Education and a Minor in Animal Science. I have been teaching Agriculture since the fall of 1996 (25 years). This will be my third year teaching at Union Academy. Currently, I teach 6th grade Agriculture, 7th grade Agriculture, 8th grade Agriculture, Agriscience Applications, Animal Science 1, Animal Science 2 Honors and Animal Science 3 Honors. I also serve as the Advisor for the FFA Chapter and the leader of the Union Academy 4-H Livestock Club. I have two children who attend Union Academy. My daughter is in the 6th grade and my son is in the 4th grade. I love working at UA because of the strong emphasis on Character, Challenge and Community.
