I attended Eastern Illinois University where I received a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 2002.  I earned my master’s degree from Georgia State University in the areas of Reading, Language, and Literacy in 2007.  I graduated with a doctorate in literacy from Judson University in 2019.  I am so excited for my 4th year at Long Beach and my 18th year in education! When I am not reading or working, I spend my time with my French bulldogs, Farley and Swayze.