
Hi, I am known at Bess T. as Ms. "B". I am in my 10th year of teaching here at Bess T. Shepherd Elementary School and have been with HCDE since 2002. Exceptional Education Direct Service is the area where I work with K - 3rd grade students. I help students gain access to the curriculum in a variety of ways so that they can learn to their full potential. Helping students to find the joy in learning that I've had since 1st grade makes me a happy teacher. "Ah Ha" moments are my favorite!
Tori and Tobi are my dogs that I love to play with when I am at home as well as, reading on my patio, walking, traveling, and cooking for my family and friends. This summer I have been teaching my puppy, Tobi, to play soccer!

Pennsylvania is the state I was born in, but I grew up in Miami, Florida and have lived in 4 other states - Mississippi, Virginia, South Carolina and now Tennessee. I love living in Chattanooga because it is a family friendly city that has the river and beautiful mountains nearby.
