Welcome to
Valley Springs Middle School
Home of the Rams
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I
am so proud to serve the students, staff, and all members of the
Valley Springs Middle School community.
2018-19
marks the tenth school year for which I am honored to serve as an assistant
principal at Valley Springs Middle School.
My
goal is to foster a school environment in which our students, families, and
staff members are excited to be part of the
Valley Springs Middle School community.
I
hope to see all students, families, and staff members displaying the qualities
and tenets of what it means to be a RAM.
I
want everyone to be Responsible when
making choices.
I
want all students and staff to Achieve to
the best of their ability.
I
want everyone to be Mindful of
their thoughts, their words, and their actions.
I
want everyone to Strive to
reach well beyond what they believe is possible.
I am deeply honored and
privileged to serve alongside so many talented and dedicated professionals who
make Valley Springs Middle School an amazing place to teach and learn.
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Before
joining Valley Springs Middle School in 2009, I was employed
with Henderson County Public Schools.
During
the nine years I was employed with HCPS, I taught seventh grade students math and science. I also coached
softball, basketball, and volleyball. Beyond the
classroom,
I also served as an assistant principal at
North Henderson High School and Flat Rock Middle School.
My
husband, Travis, is an eighth grade ELA teacher and wrestling coach
at
North Buncombe Middle School.
Together, we have two sons who attend
Estes Elementary School.
We Are All Proud to be
Part of the
Buncombe County Schools Family!
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Education
Educational Leadership, Ed.D. – May 2018
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC
Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S. – August 2008
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC
School Administration, M.A. – May 2005
Gardner-Webb
University
Boiling Springs, NC
Middle Grades Education, B.S. Ed. – May 2000
Western Carolina
University
Cullowhee, NC
High
School Diploma – June 1994
Pisgah High School
Canton, NC