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The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work.  Hard work is the price we must pay for success.  I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price.                                    ~Vince Lombardi

Welcome back for the 2012-2013 school year!  This is my 13th year teaching at Osceola Middle School.   I grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and have lived my entire life in this wonderful state. I graduated from the University of Florida with a major in English and  received my teaching certification from Florida Southern.  My certifications include Grades 5-9 Language Arts, ESE and ESOL. 

Traveling, reading and spending time at the beach with my family and friends are some of my favorite pastimes.  I have been married to my husband, Bob, for 30 years.  We have two adult daughters that both attended Osceola Middle School and graduated from Marion County Public Schools.

I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to work with you this year.   Please use this website as a tool for your success.  If you are willing to work, I have no doubt that you will have a successful year.  Over the next 180 days we will explore a wide variety of assignments and activities to strengthen reading, vocabulary, and writing skills.  Come to class with a questioning mind, you will have volumes of knowledge within your reach!  Let's have a great year!!

Check my links bar (above) for FCAT Explorer.  This is a great website to prepare and practice for the FCAT.