I am excited to begin my journey as Director of Russellville Baptist Academy Elementary School! I earned my Bachelors in Education, Masters in Gifted Education, and Masters in Educational Leadership from ATU. For the last 28 years, I have served RSD as a 5th grade teacher, a Gifted and Talented Teacher, a GT/AP Coordinator, and a building level administrator.

My husband, David, is the IT Manager at Beacon Tire Wholesale. We have been married for 24 years and are blessed with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and three amazing grandchildren.

My heart is full of excitement as I partner with parents and staff to build students’ biblical foundation and love of learning.

I moved to the River Valley in 2009 to attend Arkansas Tech University, where I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. During my time at Tech, I met my husband, TJ, and we’ve been blessed to call the Russellville community home ever since. My husband and I were married in 2013 and are the proud parents of four wonderful children—Wes, Drew, Will, and Kate Ann.

I taught preschool in the Russellville School District for five years before stepping into ministry full time as the Mother’s Day Out Program Director and Upward Basketball Coordinator at First Baptist Church. I have had the joy of serving in that role for the past eight years.

I believe early childhood is one of the most important seasons in a child’s life. Little ones are like sponges—soaking up everything around them—and it’s a privilege to be one of their first experiences with the love of Jesus. I see my role not just as a job, but as a ministry, planting seeds of faith and joy in the hearts of our youngest learners every day.