Tates Creek Elementary; writing specialist

"The opportunity to change the life of a child has been the one constant during my 40 years of teaching. I strive to develop in my students a love of learning, the ability to think for themselves, a desire to succeed and the knowledge that they can meet any challenge life will present them.

“Students learn what they care about, from people they care about and who they know care about them. Each day it is very important to greet each child with a smile, a feeling of love and an excitement for what is being taught."