Dear Parents and Students,

     Welcome to third grade! I consider it a great opportunity to be a part of such a wonderful community of parents and students here at Byrd Elementary.  I am looking forward to working with each of you to help make this a successful school year. 

     I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself.  I am an Aikenite.  I have lived in Aiken County my entire life.  Growing up, I attended Millbrook Elementary, Kennedy Middle School, and South Aiken High School.  I then graduated from the University of South Carolina Aiken with a degree in Elementary Education.  I am in my twelfth year of teaching and my sixth year at Byrd.  Eleven of those years have been spent teaching third grade, which is my absolute favorite! In my spare time, I enjoy singing, dancing, crafting, and spending time with my friends and family.  I live in Warrenville with my husband, and we have one daughter.

     I would like to tell you that I will do my very best in educating your child.  I would also like to tell you that I consider the education of your child a team effort.  Children succeed when parents and teachers work together.  I am hoping to work closely with you to share ideas on how we can help your child become successful in third grade. 

     I will be keeping in touch with you throughout the year, and I hope you will do the same with me.  If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call me at school, email me, or stop by after school to speak with me.

     I am very excited about this upcoming school year and all of the wnderful learning experiences that will take place!