About Us

I’ve always known I was meant to be a teacher! After earning my Master of Arts in Teaching from JMU — go Dukes! — I taught 4th grade in Greene County until our oldest was born. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I was being called to be home with our (now three) children. What began as a season of staying at home quickly turned into a passion for homeschooling. I discovered a deep love for the kind of meaningful, personalized education we could create at home. As God continued to open doors, that passion grew beyond our family — and now I feel incredibly blessed to help other families experience that same joy through our wonderful microschool. I truly can’t imagine a better way to educate our children, and I’m overjoyed to share this journey with others.

For the past 11 years, I’ve worked in a different career, but over the last few years, I’ve felt the Lord speaking: calling me to slow down, be home more with my family, and do something that honors Him more directly. After a lot of prayer and conversation, I’m excited to be beginning an official role at GGA. I’ve been helping my wife, Elizabeth, behind the scenes for a while now, but moving into a day-to-day role at the microschool feels like a new chapter. I’ll be supporting things on the administrative side. This microschool means a lot to our family, and I’m thankful to be part of what God is building here.

As a kid I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, but life has a funny way of messing with plans! I received my Associates in Arts and Sciences in Education from LFCC, but ended up babysitting/nannying for five years. After that, I spent the next 5 years in home health care taking care of my grandparents. Now in a full circle moment, I'm back to where I started all those years ago. I'm so excited to work in this incredible microschool! Growing up in a small town on a small family farm I have first hand experience that great things do indeed come in small packages!

Teaching has always been my dream job since childhood. I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Mary Washington. I’ve been teaching in a variety of grades for the past 6 years. I’m a mother of two beautiful children & two giant dogs. In my spare time I enjoy cooking with my toddler and going for walks outside.

I am passionate about Christian education, and I love Jesus. I serve in preschool, children's church, and in the youth group at church. I have worked in youth development programs since I was 16, was an instructional assistant in the public school system, and taught kindergarten at a private Christian school. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. My greatest desire for this school year is to see our students love the Lord with their whole heart, and build a firm foundation of faith upon Jesus that will last a lifetime.

In the most simple terms, I am a mom of four girls—three beside me and one in heaven. I have learned that life is both beautifully fragile and endlessly generous. Every joy, every hardship, and every “not yet” has become part of the story that shapes the way I teach, create, and live. I am a published author, freelance writer, artist, and devoted up-cycler who finds magnificence and potential in mundane moments. Whether through words, paint, (food!), fashion, or the rhythm of life, I am continually fed where curiosity is celebrated and creativity is nurtured. My hope is to raise lifelong learners who meet the world with compassion, introspection, and a limitless wonder that points directly to the One who created us all!

I’ve had the privilege of teaching third, fourth, and fifth grade, and I’m passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that help students grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually while building meaningful relationships with both students and their families. Outside of the classroom, I’m a proud mom to my son, Landon, and I love spending time with my family, exploring nature, loving on animals of all kinds, discovering new restaurants and hidden gems, getting creative, and cheering on my favorite basketball teams, especially in the WNBA!

I have been in a teaching role for over 25 years. I have been blessed with 7 children and 9 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, going on adventures and enjoying God’s creation. I love sharing God’s Word with children of all ages and blessing others. I look forward to teaching each student and most of all sharing God’s word with them.

I am honored and excited to be a part of Grace Grown Academy this year! With the last 22 years of my career being in health care, the Lord has changed my path to assist in nurturing children's relationship with Him and their understanding of His word; I am overjoyed to answer the call. Knowing He has fruitful growth in store, not only for the children, but for those involved in sharing the lessons, I'm eager to see how He tends the Grace Grown "garden".