I'm so excited to serve as the principal at HMS! I love my job! Here's a little bit about me.
- 7th grade ELA teacher, 9 years
- District Literacy Instructional Coach for Blount County, 1 year
- AP at HMS 2017 -2021
- Principal January 2022-present
- Ed.D in Rural Education, UWA - I hope to graduate in 2024. I am focusing on teacher job satisfaction and organizational commitment.
- Ed.S in Teacher Leadership, JSU, 2018
- Administrative Certification, UA, 2016
- MA in English, UA, 2009
- Undergraduate degree, JSU, 2006
- Lover of chocolate, Harry Potter, my cats, and naps
- Married to Drew Hicks
- Washington, DC is my favorite city in the world.. followed closely by NYC
Personal Mission Statement
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
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