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Hello and Welcome! This is just to let you know a few things about me!

My teaching career began in Jacksonville, Florida with a fifth grade class. After two years at the beach we returned to Decatur and I spent several years teaching Special Education in Decatur and Hartselle. Then I was hired at Austinville Elementary in Decatur and there I stayed for 10 years teaching fifth grade. Eventually I found my way to the Magnet School and third grade- the best grade of all!

I have two beautiful children. Nik is 23 and Abbey is  20.  I have two cats! One is named Luigi. He is about a year and a half old.  Currently he is trying very hard to catch the hummingbirds that visit my back porch. Leaping from the grill to the hummingbird feeder has not worked  yet! We have a new kitten named Yoshi! He is about 6 months old. He is trying very hard to be friends with Luigi. Sometimes he rubs his head on his new friend! Look at their pictures at the bottom of this page!

About three years ago I decided that I needed to play golf and now that is how I spend a lot of time! I have now made nine birdies and can proudly say I meant to make some of them! My goal is to  have two birdies on the same day and I have almost done that a few times.

I also read every single day! I cannot imagine a day without a book in my hand!

Favorites:

Movie: "Finding Nemo" 

Picture Book: "All the Places to Love" by Patricia MacLachlan 

   Chapter Book: "The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo    

Adult Book: "Life is So Good" by George Dawson     

    Golf Courses: Blackberry Trail in Florence or Valley Landing in Courtland or Auburn Links in Auburn  and Burningtree Country Club. 

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