About Me
Hi! I'm from a small town near Tampa, Florida. I've been married for 23 years, and we have triplet boys starting their sophomore year, never a dull moment! We also have two lovable pups, Mollie and Dixie. I've spent over 20 years in education as a teacher and school counselor, and I truly love helping kids grow, learn, and feel good about who they are.
Fun Facts
- Mildly Obsessed with Canva: Give me a blank Canva template and a cup of coffee, and I'm one happy counselor.
- Creative at Heart: I design resources for school counselors and teachers, blending Life Skills, visuals, and real-life strategies that actually work with kids.
- Florida Roots: I grew up just outside of Tampa, and I still love the mix of sunshine, thunderstorms, and flip-flops year-round.
Quick Picks
Sweet or Salty? Sweet
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Donuts or Bagels? Donuts
Books or Movies? Books
Allergies? N/A
Some of My Favorites
Restaurants: Melting Pot, Brunchies, Sacred Pepper, Cappy's
Fast Food: Chicken Salad Chick, Jersey Mike's, Pot Bellies, Huey Magoos, Culvers
Snacks: Late July Jalapeno and Lime Chips, Baked Lays Classic
Beverage: Water, Light Roast Coffee with cream and sugar, Classic Coke
Sweet Treat: Dove Chocolate, milk, dark, caramel, seasonal, Strawberry Twizzlers
Stores: Amazon , TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods, Target, Walmart, Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT)
Books/Authors: Bryan Smith, Jennifer Law, Julia Cook, Mo Willems, Jory John
Colors: Purple
Animals: Dogs
Flowers/Plants: Hydrangeas
Sports Teams: Lightning
Others:
Weekends: Spending time with my family, sleeping, creating, shopping, and resting.
Why I Chose Education
I got into education and school counseling because I love being someone kids can count on. As a teacher, I loved seeing those lightbulb moments when learning finally clicked. Now, as a school counselor, I get to walk alongside students as they work through big feelings, tough days, and everything in between. My goal is to create a space where every student feels safe, accepted, and encouraged to be exactly who they are, while learning how to grow into who they're becoming.