Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Tennessee Temple University, 1977
Terry Sanford Award, County Winner, 1995
Teacher of the Year, St. Stephens Elementary, 1995
Certified Mentor Training, 1995
Tech Trac II, 1996
Certified Trainer for Project CRISS, 1996
Who's Who Among American Teachers, 1996
AG Certification, Local Endorsement, 1997
North Carolina Teacher Academy, 1998
National Board Certification, Middle Childhood Generalist, 2001-2002
Corning Math and Science Teacher of the Year, St. Stephens Elementary, 2001-2002
Who's Who Among American Teachers, 2003-2004
Master's Degree in Reading Education, Appalachian State University, 2005
Who's Who Among American Teachers, 2004-2005
Renewed National Board Certification 2010 - 2020