Welcome to Advance Academics! I am excited to begin my 13th year teaching Advanced Academics and my 7th year here at Anona Elementary School. 

This is my 17th year teaching, including 1 year of K-6 Title One and 3 years of self-contained kindergarten. I grew up in Pinellas County and earned my B.A. in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. In the summer of 2021, I was awarded my Masters degree in Teaching and Learning, with a focus on technology and multi-cultural education.

I believe very strongly in the Pinellas County school system and strive to make Advanced Academics and Talent Development a valuable, fun, enriching part of your student’s school day. Throughout the year, I plan many wonderful learning experiences to enrich your child’s education so they can develop the rigourous critical and creative problem-solving skills required by the Florida Standards for Gifted Learners.

My family consists of my husband, two daughters – Alice and Kaylee, who are both with me here at Anona – and our rescue pup Ryla. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my kids and pup, camping, swimming, reading, and playing video games.