I grew up in the Pittman Center area of Sevier County and attended Pittman Center Elementary School through the eighth grade.  Then I spent my high school years at Gatlinburg Pittman High School.  I graduated from Maryville College with a degree in Child Development.  I earned my Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Lincoln Memorial University.  I also have an Education Specialist degree in Administration from Lincoln Memorial University.  I taught at Pigeon Forge Primary for one year.  For the last ten years, I have enjoyed teaching children at Pi Beta Phi.  Both of my children are alumni of Pi Phi.  I love this school!  I am blessed to teach and work with such a caring, smart, creative staff in a community that is always willing to help and support our school.

    My husband, Chuck, and I have a daughter who is a pediatrician. Her undergraduate degree and medical degree are from Vanderbilt University.  Our son is a student at the University of Tennessee.  He is a runner on the University of TN Cross Country and Track Teams.  We enjoy cheering for the Vols.  Go Big Orange!

    I enjoy hiking in our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park, learning about nature, working out, skiing, running, cooking and eating, biking, and reading.  I also really enjoy Christian music, both comtemporary and old-timey hymns of praise and worship.   It's always a joy in my life to have the opportunity to spend time with my children.