...In May 2018 a co-worker of mine and I founded a summer reading program in Pineville, La for students grades 1-8 with special needs called Here We Grow. In October 2018 I was awarded the Decades of Women Award given by the YWCA for my service to children with special needs. I have a true passion for teaching and feel like EVERY child is capable of learning, no matter their challenges. (read more)