Who I am...

I am starting my 5th year here at UT and for the first time in my life I am actually very excited about it!  The night before classes started I was like a kid before Christmas just waiting for my last first day as a student.  After exploring in many different fields I decided on Psychology and Elementary Education.  My mom was an educator for 30 years and just recently retired.  I feel like I get my best advice from her about the classroom.  I am from Maryville and grew up in the Maryville City School system my entire life.  I am the youngest of my family and love spending time with them.  I just started a new job this summer at Blackberry Farm up in Walland, TN, it's a high end resort that has just been ranked the #1 place in to stay in the US.  I run one of the gift shops there.  I love my job and the people I work with.  In addition to working and going to school I am a Young Life leader at Hardin Valley Academy.  I stay very busy, but I love my life and feel very blessed to have such great opportunities!