This is my first year teaching. I am very excited! 

I am also the Junior High Cheerleading Coach. I have coached gymnastics, cheer & equestrian for many years and I am happy to be back serving at Sikeston!

Prior to teaching in K-12, I have worked at universities in Residence Life & Housing, University Advancement, Dean of Students Office, and Office of Accessibility. I also taught Emerging Leaders and the Akron Experience. 

Most recently, I served as the Disaster Program Manager at the American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri serving the needs of 21 counties in Missouri and Illinois. I loved being part of one of the most amazing humanitarian orgranizations in the world. 

In 2019, I got married to Alex Mayes who is a teacher at the High School. This year, we welcomed our son, Hendrix, into the world on Mother’s Day, 9 weeks early. He is doing great! We have 3 dogs—Abita, Genny & Fenway—and a bunny rabbit—Mabel.