CAREER:

Graduated from Northside in 1989.

Bachelor of Science from the College of Commerce & Business Administration - University of Alabama, December 1994

Worked at SouthTrust Bank (March 1995-March 1996)

Spring 1996: Went back to the University of Alabama to complete Master's Degree in Secondary Education (Social Studies) graduating in August 1998

Lloyd Wood Middle School (Fall 1998-Spring 2001); 7th Grade Civics and Geography; 8th Grade American History; Assistant Softball Coach (Spring 1999); JV Volleyball Coach/Asst. Varsity Coach at TCHS (Fall 1999); SGA Sponsor (1999-2001);

Northside High School (Fall 2001); Computer Technology and Business Computer Applications (2001-2002); 8th Grade English (2001-2003); Psychology (2002-Present); 8th Grade World History (2002-2003); AP/Advanced/Regular Government and Economics (2002-Present); Physical Education and Weight Training (2005-2006); Junior High/Middle School Softball Coach (Spring 2002 and 2003); Asst. Girls Basketball Coach (2002); JV Volleyball Coach/Asst. Varsity Coach (Fall 2003 and 2004)

PERSONAL

I am a lifelong resident of Samantha minus a couple of years when I lived in Northport and Sterling.  I have been married to my husband Chris since August 1993.  Chris retired from Goodrich in 1998 and ran his own business (Southern Boring and Utility, LLC) until 2012.  Chris now works for Capstone Drilling. We had beautiful son named Davis Lance who was born April 17, 2000 and tragically died November 15, 2003.  We then built a new home in Samantha and moved in five days before our incredible son William Christopher "Will" was born on December 8, 2004.  We added to our family October 29, 2009 when Evan James Atkinson was born.  We are active members of Oregonia Baptist Church where I lead the music and we love spending time with our boys.