I began teaching at Parker Intermediate Center in August of 2016.  I’ve taught Social Studies for three years and Science for two years.   2021 I was the 5^th & 6^th Grade Vitual Support Teacher.  2022 I was the 5^th & 6^th Grade Virtual Teacher.  This year will be my 3^rd year teaching 2^nd grade, and I absolutely love it! 
 

My love for teaching children began 23 years ago at my local church.  Later, I  decided to become a teacher’s assistant and a special needs worker at Jefferson Early Childhood Center.  It was there that my desire to be a public elementary school teacher grew. I taught there for five years and then decided to go back to college.  While attending college, I was also an extended care worker at Krebs Elementary School for two years.  I’ve learned so much teaching at Parker Intermediate.   Being there I've attained new teaching strategies, technolgy skills and access to new educational platforms. I served on the Leadership Team at Emerson Elementary, and I've attended all the training meetings that have equipped me with more classroom behavioral management and teaching  skills specific to lower elementary grades.  I’ve attained an Early Literacy Micro-credential issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Education and remain on a trajectory of professional development.  

I’ve been married for 28 years to my wonderful husband, Frank. We met when we were both enlisted in the United States Air Force.  We moved to McAlester in 2001, and we both feel very blessed to live in such a friendly and safe community.  We  have raised two sons in McAlester and are raising one more son.  Two of our sons graduated from MHS as  honor students.  My oldest son played basketball, football, baseball, and soccer.  He excelled as a pitcher in baseball and was an excellent soccer player.  He also made the choice to serve in the United States Marine Corps and is currently a successful business owner and operations manager. My middle son excelled in tennis, played the saxophone for the band, received the Oklahoma Academic Scholar Certificate of Recognition, and is currently serving in the United States Air Force.  Our youngest son is a MHS graduate, who also earned the Oklahoma Academic Scholar Certificate of Recognition.  He played soccer for McAlester Boys & Girls Club for many years, and he made the 2020-2021 Oklahoma All-State honor band. The nonhuman members that brought much sunshine into our home were 2 dogs, many fish, and chickens!

Welcome to my teacher page!  

I love teaching children, and I believe every student in my classroom is able to learn!  

Communication with parents and students is imperative for success, so via this page I will provide you with phone numbers, websites, and resources necessary for this year. 

Just a few details about myself:  I love to spend time with family and friends, listen to music, watch movies, go on road trips, shop, and read!  Thank you for visiting my page!