I graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1998 with a Bachelor's degree in Early/Elementary Education.  This is my 25th year of teaching Kindergarten.  I have always been at Mertz Elementary.  My hobbies are teaching dance which I have done for the past 28 years at two local studios in Mobile.  I have a son named Bradford who is currently in college getting a degree in Cyber Security's.  My dog's name is Oreo.