Morristown Hamblen High School West in Morristown, TN

Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA

Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, TN  (B.S.)

Murray State University in Murray, KY (M.A. and +30)

B.S., Tennessee Technological University

• Secondary Education in English major
• Social Studies minor
• Began M.A. in School Administration

M.A., Murray State University

• Guidance and Counseling
• + 30 hours above M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction

American School Counselor Association

• Specialist Certification in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2021)
• Specialist Certification in Legal and Ethical lssues (2023)
• Specialist Certification in Grief and Loss (2023)
• Specialist Certification in Trauma and Crisis Management (2023)
• Specialist Certification in Mental Health (2023)
• Specialist Certification in Anxiety and Stress Management (2023)

• Behavioral Threat Assessment (National Threat Assessment Center)
• Trauma Effects on Learning (Center for Excellence)
• Child Sexual Abuse (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Carl Perkins Center, Dept of Children’s Services)
• Domestic Violence (Dept of Children’s Services)

I am married to Dennis Vance, Pastor of Dresden First United Methodist Church.

I have a 15 year old son who attends Westview High School.

We live in Dresden.

My hobbies include gardening, cooking, reading and helping with band activities at Westview H.S. I love music and soccer. Our family has 1 dog (a very spoiled shih tzu) and a cat.