I am a graduate of Belmont Abbey College. I live in Mt. Holly with my husband Josh, our two children Adler and Sawyer and our Boxer Gracie. I have previously taught Kindergarten and also worked as a teacher assistant. I am currently teaching 2nd grade here at Brookside. I enjoy game nights with my close friends and bargain shopping.

I have taught in Gaston County for 29 years, teaching amazing students. Throughout my career I have taught First and Second grades. My passion is classroom practice helping students build foundational skills that make life-long learners. 

I am a graduate of  Gardner-Webb University: Boiling Springs, NC, where I received a Masters in Educational Leadership. Additionally, I earned a Bachelor of Art in Elementary Education from Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC. 

I live in Gastonia, NC, with my husband Scott and daughter Emma. My interests include reading,  gardening, and loving my  three doggies.  

I am a 2003 graduate of Alice Lloyd College with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education.  Originally from Pippa Passes, KY, I have lived here in Gaston County with my family since 2006.  I have been with Gaston County Schools since 2017, and with Brookside since 2018.  I am married to Shawn Rymer, and have two wonderful children; Cameron and Lilly. When I am not at school, you will probably find me on a ball field or in a basketball gym; as we are a sports loving family.