I was inspired by my mom to pursue a career in Education at an early age. In December of 2011 I graduated from McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and immediately began my teaching career. I have had the opportunity to teach pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first, second, third, and fifth grades all subjects and on a departmentalized campus in Louisiana and Texas. I am in my fourteenth year of education and am completing my fourth year as an elementary(kindergarten-fifth grade) librarian. I completed my Library Media Specialist certification in May of 2023 from McNeese as well. I love being an elementary librarian because this allows me the opportunity to introduce foundational literacy skills and initiatives that I integrate across various subjects and topics in a fun and engaging manner that incorporates traditional classroom learning with virtual technology. I feel that every student should feel empowered to explore literature and build a strong foundation to foster a love of reading which can set the stage for lifelong academic success.