Birthplace: Fort Jackson, SC / Hometown: Orangeburg, SC / Years of teaching experience: 26 / Calhoun County Public Schools 2019 - 2020 Teacher of the Year.  Personal hobbies/interests: Reading, Chess, Exercise and Physical Fitness / Philosophy: I believe that each child I teach is a unique individual who needs a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to learn and mature emotionally, intellectually, physically, and socially. It is my desire as a teacher to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas.