I was born and raised in Onslow County. My roots run deep in this area as my father's family (Jarman Family) has been here since 1711. I grew up in the Richlands area and graduated from Richlands High School. I started working with Onslow County Schools as a teacher's assistant. After graduating from UNCW in 2000, I started teaching. I also received my master's degree from UNCW and attended ECU in the Administrative Program.