Colleton County School District

My joy comes from observing the learners grow. Working predominantly with 9th graders has also taught me patience and consistency. I love catching up with the students as they come in every morning.

I specializes in cross-curricular integration, using visual arts to build student confidence and perseverance.

I strive to create a classroom where students feel valued, challenged, and empowered to take ownership of their learning.

I work really hard every year on building relationships with my students. They have to know that they can trust me. They have to know that it’s okay to be wrong, and that mistakes can be chalked up to learning experiences - for them and for me.

What I love most about being an educator is witnessing those moments when students truly apply what they’ve learned. There’s nothing quite like walking into a classroom filled with smiles, hugs, and the joy of connection.

I have a passion for helping young students grow not only academically, but also as confident and curious individuals.

Seeing my students grow academically and as individuals is the most rewarding part of teaching.

One of the things I love most about being in the classroom is the humor students bring each day. Some of the funniest and most unexpected things come from kids being themselves.

One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing students gain confidence and experience those “aha” moments when learning clicks.

One of my favorite aspects of teaching at BSECC is the STRONG sense of community, both among staff and students. I love collaborating with and learning from supportive colleagues and building meaningful relationships with my students.

Seeing the joy on students’ faces as they learn about new instruments and explore different musical styles has been especially meaningful to me.

Working in Colleton County has shown me how meaningful a strong and supportive community can be. Some of my favorite things about working in Colleton include the incredible teachers and staff I get to work alongside and the students I have the privilege of teaching.

Backed by strong instructional leadership and the resources provided by the Colleton County School District, I feel well equipped to be an impactful educator.

For me, teaching is about so much more than content, it’s about supporting and uplifting students as a whole person.

One of my favorite things about working in Colleton is the strong sense of community and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students while helping them discover a passion for science.