I am incredibly humbled and grateful to be a part of RISE Academy! I am married to my best friend Skyler and we have three young children. We absolutely delight in our family and raising our children to know and follow the Lord. Born into a family of educators, the art of teaching and "training up a child in the way they should go" has always been my heart's desire. I eagerly completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at KSU (Go Cats!) and received my Master’s in Teacher Leadership shortly after. In my 7 years of teaching, I’ve taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd Grade. I stepped away from the classroom once my second child was born, prayerfully trusting that God had a beautiful plan for my future as both a mom and a teacher. He was so faithful! In the midst of those prayers, I was approached to help start "the first hybrid school in Manhattan", which has now evolved into RISE Academy! This model is truly the best of all my worlds colliding. It's a blessing to be able to homeschool and disciple my children while simultaneously using the gifts God has given me to serve and support teachers and families. Doing so in an environment where I can freely share my faith in Jesus is the cherry on top! It's a joy to plant seeds of faith, hope, and love in the hearts and minds of little ones and an honor to witness all that God is doing in the lives of many through this ministry. To Him be the glory!