“Trust God and love people,” is advice shared by my parents that provides the base for daily living. The eldest of four, I was born in Denver, Colorado and lived in Chicago, Illinois as a child. When I entered the fifth grade my family moved to Nashville, Tennessee where we remained until my senior year in high school. At that time my dad took a position in Union City, Tennessee, where my family lived for thirty-five years. The transition to a new school my senior year was a major adjustment, which has served me well in the changes I have encountered since that time.

I received my BS in Social Sciences with education certification from Memphis University. I earned my MEd. in Counseling and later earned additional graduate certification in administration from Mississippi College. My initial teaching experience was in North Little Rock, Arkansas. When Jackson Preparatory School began, I taught seventh and eleventh grade social studies. In addition to my current responsibilities I have served Prep as teacher, department chair, counselor, and junior high principal.

My son, Michael, and his wife, Rebecca, live in Princeton, New Jersey. She is an English teacher and he is in the doctoral program at Princeton University. He also has the opportunity to work with George Gallup, Jr. and teach in the area. Because of their location and interest in visiting all the world capitals, I spend many holidays traveling. In time away from school I have the opportunity to care for my mother, who lives at Heritage House, and visit with Cameron and Josh (1992 JP graduate) Huff and their triplets.