...I have also worked as a school counselor, addiction counselor, mental health professional, child/adolescent/adult individual and family therapist. I am a passionate advocate in the educational system (specifically, for students with Individualized Education Plans, 504s, special needs, and scholastic, social, and mental health issues) and community. Most of all, I am a seeker of knowledge. (read more)
...I graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana College with a B.S. in Mathematics and minors in Biology and Computer Science. In addition, I earned my M.A.T. from Northwestern State University with highest distinction. Each year, I begin by asking my students to raise their hand if math is their least favorite subject. (read more)
...I have been teaching in a special education setting for 9 years now. 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. (read more)