A professional educator since 2007, this Tangi native has an extensive background. She earned her Master’s in Special Education from UNO after graduating from Southeastern University. She classically homeschooled her kids until their involvement with APA where she contributed to the development of school operations and expectations/ standards according to the NAUMS classical school requirements. She oversees student assessments, teacher training, and more. Elizabeth’s time working in Washington Parish showcases her dedication, expertise, and ability to create positive change. She was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2011. While teaching at Franklinton Primary School, she created and directed various policies while developing professional training and Parish-wide curriculum standards. In 2015, Elizabeth moved to Georgia where she taught at a distinctly Christian school where she implemented their first virtual classroom and successfully launched their ASL program. Elizabeth brought her love for ministry into her professional realm by developing a young ladies’ mentoring program called “P31 for Teens.” Elizabeth was also a valuable asset to parents as a one-on-one consultant for students’ individual needs; she crafted instructional plans that she helped fellow faculty incorporate into their curriculum. Elizabeth is active in the local church and she and her husband enjoy rural family life and time in the mountains.