Degrees and Certifications:
BA in History from UNCW
MA in French Language and Literature from NCSU
Certifications in ESL, Elementary Education, Secondary History, and K-12 French
I began teaching English as a Second Language in 1996 in Duplin County. I have also taught World History, World Geography, High School Competency classes, first grade, third grade, 5th grade, and French (at UMO and NC State). Currently, I teach English as a Second Language in the primary grades and am a coach for our Battle of the Books team.
A NC native, I have always enjoyed learning more about my own language and other languages. Although I speak Spanish, French was actually my second language, and I hold a MA in French Language and Literature from NC State University. The best part of my job is teaching small children to read and write my first language while maintaining an appreciation for their own. I came to Hobbton Elementary in 2012 and hope to finish out my career here.