In 1998, I started substitute teaching as I transitioned from nursing to teaching. In 2000, my certification career started at Jere Baxter Middle School where I was a substitute. I served as 8th grade team leader, Principal Designee, textbook coordinator, Co-Chairperson of the Science Department, Avid Site Team member, girls basketball coach, boys basketball coach, volleyball coach, Northeast volleyball scheduler, Eastern Division as well as City Basketball Tournament Director, athletic director, and on the MNPS Athletic Council. I returned in 2006 after I helped start the first charter school in Middle Tennessee serving at-risk students. I also was the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Fisk University here in Nashville, TN. From 2006 to 2012, I returned to Jere Baxter Middle school where I taught 8th Grade Science, Physical Science for H.S. Credit, Science Chairperson, Asst. Volleyball Coach /Northeast Scheduler, Boys Basketball Coach, Athletic Director, Textbook Coordinator, and currently on the MNPS Athletic Council. From 2012 to 2015 I taught at John F. Kennedy Middle School Prep where I taught 8th Grade Science, Physical Science for H.S. Credit. I was Co-Chair of the PBL committee, H. S. 101 Coordinator, Athletic Director, and 8th Grade Technology Lead. From 2015 to 2020 I taught at Wright Middle School where I was the athletic director, coached boys basketball, the coached high school football at Glencliff High School.