OKTAHA

Talihina High School Graduate

Eastern Oklahoma State College

Southeastern State University

Bachelor’s Degree

Elementary Education and

Early Childhood

This is my sixth year to teach at Oktaha Public Schools, although I am starting year #34 of teaching!  I am honored to work with such a dedicated and professional staff.  I am currently teaching Pre-K, but have taught many grades over the span of my career.  Most of my teaching experience has been either at the 5^th grade level or Kindergarten.  I so enjoy teaching Pre-K students and watching them grown and learn so much over the year.  This will be my 5^th year to teach Pre-K here at Oktaha. 

I started my teaching career in 1989.  I have taught several grades over that time.  I prefer early childhood and their eager to learn mentality. I began teaching here at Oktaha in 2018.   

Both of my parents were teachers while I was growing up.  Their hard work ethic and willingness to help others as  helped shape me into who I am today.  One of my grandfathers was also an educator and school administrator. 

My 28 year old son and his wife live in Claremonre and their daughter will turn 2 in September.  My son is a Tulsa County Deputy. My 25  year old daughter and  her husband live in Muskogee.  My daughter works at a physical therapist assistant for Saint Francis. My daughter and son in law have a little girl that turned 2 on August 1.  

I  have three spoiled Dachshunds and a Calico cat.   I love to travel with friends and family.  I also enjoy  swimming, walking and shopping.  Three summers ago I vacationed in Colorado with my kids and loved it.   I also love to cruise to the Caribbean.  I have next crusie booked for early August 2024.