I have been passionately teaching for over 20 years. I have enjoyed my "learning" years in PK-4th grade-spending the most time in second grade (12 years). Once upon a time, I thought I wanted to be an accountant and graduated with an Accounting Degree from Kent State University in Ohio. Then, I realized that my "inner-teacher" was just screaming to get out. I returned to KSU and earned my Masters Degree in Early Childhood. I was and am sooo happy I made that life changing decision. Just when my family thought I was done getting degrees, I went back again and earned my license in Gifted Education. I just love learning (and teaching too)!! Then I reached my proudest career moment when I achieved National Board Certified Teacher status in November of 2014. Last year, I added Level 1 Google Certified Educator to my list of fun things I did!
I live in Cary with my terrific husband and two amazing sons and our adorable dogs, Cupcake and Trixie. We love having fun and going on vacations together. We have been to Disney World over 23 times!! Shopping is my favorite "sport"! I love searching for unique things at vintage markets, painting old furniture so that it looks groovy again, reading and watching historical fiction, and baking with my grandmother’s recipes.
Here are some other things about me:
Favorite Color: Turquoise Blue
Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz/Beauty and The Beast
Favorite Children's Author: Kate DiCamillo
Favorite Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Favorite Stores: Home Goods, Nordstrom, Target
Favorite Candy: Banana Laffy Taffy, Swedish Fish and Hershey Bars
Favorite Dessert: Brownies
Favorite Holiday: Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day!!!!!
Other Favorites: anything about France, going to the movies, collecting vintage cameras.
I live in Cary with my terrific husband and two amazing sons and our adorable dogs, Cupcake and Trixie. We love having fun and going on vacations together. We have been to Disney World over 23 times!! Shopping is my favorite "sport"! I love searching for unique things at vintage markets, painting old furniture so that it looks groovy again, reading and watching historical fiction, and baking with my grandmother’s recipes.
Here are some other things about me:
Favorite Color: Turquoise Blue
Favorite Movie: Wizard of Oz/Beauty and The Beast
Favorite Children's Author: Kate DiCamillo
Favorite Book: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Favorite Stores: Home Goods, Nordstrom, Target
Favorite Candy: Banana Laffy Taffy, Swedish Fish and Hershey Bars
Favorite Dessert: Brownies
Favorite Holiday: Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day!!!!!
Other Favorites: anything about France, going to the movies, collecting vintage cameras.
Schoolwebsite: www.wcpss.net/whiteoakes
School Phone: 919.694.0202
My Email: [email protected] (best form of communication)
Best time to call/meet me at school: after school (4:00)
School Phone: 919.694.0202
My Email: [email protected] (best form of communication)
Best time to call/meet me at school: after school (4:00)