About Us

I am very happy to be a part of the FRES community! I am a product of Howard County schools, having attended Phelps Luck ES, Ellicott City MS (now called Ellicott Mills MS), and Howard HS. I have 2 degrees from Towson University - the first was in Art with a focus on graphic design and photography and the second degree was in elementary education. I taught 1st grade at Clemens Crossing ES for 3 years and completed my Master's degree in Administration & Supervision during that time. I then moved to Ilchester ES for 7 years, where I taught 2nd grade, Media and then 5th grade. It was my pleasure to serve as the 5th grade team leader for 4 years before being promoted to Assistant Principal. During my 15 years as an AP, I served the communities at West Friendship ES, Stevens Forest ES, Pointers Run ES and Guilford ES. After 3 years as an AP at Guilford ES, I was promoted to principal and served in that role there for 2 years before coming to FRES. When I am not at FRES, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our 3 children, gardening, and doing arts & crafts. My biggest passion is giving back, and I spend a lot of time doing advocacy work for colorectal cancer helping survivors, caregivers, and their families. I love that I am able to apply what I have learned from my work in advocacy to serving the community of Forest Ridge ES.

Hello Forest Ridge Community! I am excited to begin my sixth year at Forest Ridge. I look forward to developing a partnership with Mrs. Lannon to make Forest Ridge the best year yet. This will be my 10th year as an administrator and my 26th year in Howard County. I began my career at Deep Run Elementary teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades before being promoted to Assistant Principal at both Deep Run and Ducketts Lane Elementary School. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland and my Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University. During my free time I enjoy spending time with my friends and family and visiting family in CA. I am an avid sports fan and attend as many University of Maryland football and basketball games as possible. I look forward to continuing to build relationships here at FRES.