Thank you for giving me an opportunity to introduce myself. I was born and raised in Gates County and attended our public schools. I moved to Washington D.C. where I began taking college classes while managing a Georgetown restaurant. I eventually moved to California where I attended the University of California at Berkeley and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in history. I then attended the Teacher Credential Program at San Jose State. When I came back to Gates County, I began substituting at Central Middle School, and when I was asked if I was interested in a teacher's position, I expressed interest in the 6th grade Health and PE position that was becoming available. I took classes at Elizabeth City State to become accredited in Health and PE and here I am - working with the greatest kids in the world and enjoying every minute of it.