I was born and raised in St. George.  I graduated from St. George High school.  I furthered my education by going to the University of South Carolina earning a BAIS degree in Early Childhood Education. I also have a master's degree in Teaching and Learning. I have been teaching for 34 years at St. George Elementary and Williams Memorial Elementary. I have taught first, second, third grades and RTI.  This year I will be teaching first grade.  I have been married to Randy Patrick for 34 years.  We have 2 sons-Caleb and Seth Patrick and a new grandbaby girl Braxton Cate.