TITLE: Health and Physical Education Teacher, Poplar Halls Elementary School

YEARS WITH NPS: I have worked for NPS for 19 years. I taught health, PE and driver education at Norview High School and coached tennis, swimming, and softball. In addition, I worked at Campostella Elementary School.

WHAT’S THE MOST REWARDING THING ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

The most rewarding part of my job is feeling a sense of worthwhile by making a difference in children’s lives. I have the luxury of teaching across the curriculum by adding academic lessons to the physical education curriculum which makes learning fun! Therefore, I feel I play a large part in educating children toward "total wellness" (emotionally, intellectually, and physically).

IF YOU COULD TELL THE WHOLE COMMUNITY ONE THING ABOUT NPS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

I am proud to work for NPS because I feel we work toward academic rigor in educating the whole child. My colleagues impress me because they work very hard to educate children and their families, in order to move them toward being productive members of society.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOUR COWORKERS DO NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

My colleagues probably don’t know while I was in high school: My basketball jersey was retired; I was president of my senior class, editor of the yearbook, and vice president of the National Honor Society. Hence, I went to college at East Carolina University on a full scholarship for academics and athletics.

WHAT WAS A RECENT BOOK YOU READ OR MOVIE YOU SAW, AND WOULD YOU RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS?

The last movie I watched which left an impression on me was "the Blind Side." I would definitely recommend it because of the lessons in diversity; giving those who are different a chance, and the rewards/outcomes for all of those involved.