I was born and raised in Western North Carolina and moved all the way across the state to attend East Carolina University. When I attended freshman orientation at ECU, an orientation assistant talked with me about her Early Intervention major and I knew my career would be in early intervention. I had spent a summer helping a family member who has developmental delays and an early interventionist would come to work with him. I would watch him play and learn SO many critical skills. I knew right then at 13 years old that I wanted to be an early interventionist. While at ECU, I completed several internships in early childhood special education. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Services with a concentration in Early Intervention. After graduating college, I moved to the Upstate. Before joining About Play, I worked as an ABA therapist with children on the autism spectrum.
I have been with About Play since 2019. When I joined the team, my supervisor gave me so much support and training to help me become the best Early Interventionist that I could be. Now as an EI Supervisor, I am so excited to give other EIs the same support and training that was given to me. I love getting to see each EI grow within their own journey! When we identify needs, we want to provide resources to help them overcome obstacles, grow, and thrive. In my time here at About Play, I’ve really enjoyed being able to help families and our team.
I enjoy spending my free time with my husband, Evan, my son, Ezra, and our Australian cattle dog, Lennon. I also enjoy thrifting and watching true crime shows!