About Us

I am honored to serve as the proud principal of Laurel Woods Elementary School. Since beginning my career in education in 2005, I have been privileged to serve as a Special Education teacher, Literacy Coach, Response to Intervention Coordinator, Assistant Principal, and Principal. These experiences have shaped my belief that every child deserves to be known, challenged, and supported.

I earned my bachelor's degree from The College of William & Mary, my master's degree in Special Education from The Pennsylvania State University, and my Doctorate in Educational Leadership from The George Washington University.

At LWES, we are committed to helping every student grow academically, socially, and emotionally through meaningful relationships, engaging learning experiences, and strong partnerships with families and our community. Together, we strive to create a school where every child feels valued, inspired, and empowered to succeed.

Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Kermit, and our twins, Madie and Cole. We love traveling, fishing, and making memories together.

I look forward to partnering with you to make Laurel Woods Elementary a place where every Panther can thrive.

I am so excited to join the Laurel Woods Elementary School community as your new Assistant Principal.

I have had the privilege of serving in a variety of roles in my last 21 years as an educator, including fourth and fifth grade classroom teacher, special educator, Consulting Teacher, middle school special education Department Chair, and most recently, Instructional Specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools.

I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Social Justice from Bowie State University and hold degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from the University of Florida.

I am passionate about building strong relationships and creating a welcoming school community where every child feels valued, experiences joy, and has the opportunity to achieve academic excellence. I look forward to partnering with our students, families, and staff as we continue to build an outstanding Laurel Woods community together.

Let's go Panthers!

I’m excited to join the Laurel Woods Elementary School community as the Leadership Intern! Over the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in this role at both the elementary and the middle school level. Before stepping into administration, I worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist for 18 years at the elementary and high school levels. I also served as a Special Education Team Leader for many years, and supporting students, families, and staff has always been at the heart of my work.

Outside of school, I love exploring new places both near and far. I especially enjoy hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors with my dogs, Tucker and River.

I’m looking forward to getting to know our amazing students and building partnerships with our families, caregivers, and community members. Proud to be a Panther!