Born in Western North Carolina.

Went to Berry College in Rome Ga. then transferred to North Carolina State in Raleigh NC. I studied Pre-Vetrinary curriculum in both schools.  

Graduated with a BS in Animal Science in 1995. 

I worked as an Animal Keeper at the NC Museum of Life and Science 1995-96. 

I worked at the NC Vet college in various laboratories as a lab tech in 1996-1998.

Attended UTD in 1999-2001 to get my Teacher Certification.

This will be my 21th year teaching in PISD